specificity

Definition of Specificity in English :

1. specificity

the quality of being specific rather than general

Example Sentences:
'add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion'
'the specificity of the symptoms of the disease'

2. specificity

the quality of being specific to a particular organism

Example Sentences:
'host specificity of a parasite'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Specificity

noun

the fact, condition, or quality of being specific

adj.

1.

a. Explicitly set forth; definite: wrote specific instructions. See Synonyms at explicit.

b. Clear or detailed in communicating: Be specific when telling us what you need.

2.

a. Limited, distinctive, or unique: problems specific to small colleges.

b. Intended for, applying to, or acting on a particular thing: a specific remedy for warts.

c. Concerned particularly with the subject specified. Often used in combination: "age-specific voting patterns" (A. Dianne Schmidley).

3. Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species: a specific name.

4.

a. Designating a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.

b. Having a remedial influence or effect on a particular disease.

5. Immunology Having an affinity limited to a particular antibody or antigen.

6.

a. Designating a customs charge levied on merchandise by unit or weight rather than according to value.

b. Designating a commodity rate applicable to the transportation of a single commodity between named points.

n.

1.

a. Something particularly fitted to a use or purpose.

b. A remedy intended for a particular ailment or disorder.

2.

a. A distinguishing quality or attribute.

b. specifics Distinct items or details; particulars.