specific

(noun) a fact about some part (as opposed to general). Synonyms: particular. Example: "He always reasons from the particular to the general."

(noun) a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease. Example: "Quinine is a specific for malaria."

(adj) (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique. Synonyms: specific (vs. general) (vs. nonspecific). Examples: "Rules with specific application." "Demands specific to the job." "A specific and detailed account of the accident."

(adj) stated explicitly or in detail. Example: "Needed a specific amount."

(adj) relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species. Example: "Specific characters."

(adj) being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides. Synonyms: specific (vs. nonspecific). Examples: "Quinine is highly specific for malaria." "A specific remedy." "A specific stain is one having a specific affinity for particular structural elements."