Defn: A specific remedy. See Specific, a., 3. His parents were weak enough to believe that the royal touch was a specific for this malady. Macaulay.
2. Anything having peculiar adaption to the purpose to which it is applied. Dr. H. More.
SPECIFICAL
Spe*cif"ic*al, a.
Defn: Specific. Bacon.
SPECIFICALLY
Spe*cif"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a specific manner.
SPECIFICALNESS
Spe*cif"ic*al*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being specific.
SPECIFICATE
Spe*cif"i*cate, v. t. Etym: [See Specify.]
Defn: To show, mark, or designate the species, or the distinguishing particulars of; to specify. [Obs.] ir M. Hale.