Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
You use ~ to refer to a particular fixed area, problem, or subject.
Massage may help to increase blood flow to ~ areas of the body...
There are several ~ problems to be dealt with...
...the ~ needs of the individual.
= particular
ADJ: ADJ n
2.
If someone is ~, they give a description that is precise and exact. You can also use ~ to describe their description.
These nerve centres generate rhythmic movements; or to be more ~, rhythmic stomach movements...
This report offered the most ~ and accurate description of the problems.
= precise
? vague
ADJ
~ity
...the kind of extreme ~ity normally associated only with computer programmes.
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3.
Something that is ~ to a particular thing is connected with that thing only.
Send your resume with a cover letter that is ~ to that particular job.
= peculiar
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ to n
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Specific is also used after nouns.
Most studies of trade have been country-~.
...a job-~ course.
COMB in ADJ