Synonyms for

Specifics

Verb / spɪˈsɪfɪks / Another word for specifics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Details or information that are precise or exact.

Synonyms & similar words

particular general specific particulars details facts specificities particularities nitty-gritty particularization minutiae particularisms specialties peculiarities niceties circumstances points exclusiveness definiteness precision explicitness individualities

Synonyms by register

Formal

details particulars elements aspects

Informal

nitty-gritty ins and outs the lowdown the dirt

Literary

minutiae niceties

Antonyms

general vague broad unspecified ambiguous imprecise hazy

Common collocations

  • ask for specifics
  • get to the specifics
  • in the specifics
  • specifics of the case
  • specifics of the plan
  • specifics of the contract
  • deal with the specifics

Word family

noun specific
adjective specific
adverb specifically

Usage note

The word 'specifics' is often used to refer to detailed information. It is generally used in the plural form.

Example sentences

  1. She gave me the specifics of how to make her famous chocolate cake.
  2. The teacher asked for the specifics of the book report.
  3. He didn't give me any specifics about the job.
  4. The doctor explained the specifics of the treatment plan.
  5. We need to know the specifics of the schedule before we can plan our trip.

Quotes

  • I'm a details person. I'm into specifics.
  • Ninety percent of everything is crud. That's why television exists - to eliminate the other ten percent. Everything else is just specifics.
  • The devil is in the details, but so is salvation.

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