Etymology

specificate

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Today it means: To show, mark, or designate the species, or the distinguishing particulars of; to specify. Full definition →

English specific ← Old French specifique
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  1. Old Frenchspecifique
  2. Englishspecific
  3. English todayspecificate

From specific + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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