Meaning
in a detailed and exact way; for a specific purpose
Primary Function
specification/clarification
Communicative Purpose
to narrow the focus to a precise detail
Pattern
specifically
Core Structure
specifically
Função primária
specification/clarification
Propósito comunicativo
to narrow the focus to a precise detail
Situações de gatilho
scientific writing, instructions, detailed explanations
Contextos
formal and neutral speech and writing
Padrão
specifically
Estrutura central
specifically
Slots de substituição
more specifically, in particular
Colocados típicos
- specifically designed to
- More specifically
Substituições comuns
- particularly
- in particular
- namely
Erros comuns
using specifically without a clear general statement leading to it, using it as a filler
Similar / contraste
notably, chiefly
Interferências
none major
Família do chunk
- specification connectors
Nuance
adds precision, can be used to correct or clarify
Efeito pragmático
demonstrates attention to detail
Dica de memória
We need to address the issues, specifically the security flaw.
Nota
Use to emphasize a particular point or detail in a discussion or explanation
Upgrade path
exactly → in particular → specifically
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