— specificative /spes"euh fi kay'tiv/ , adj. — specificatively , adv. — specifier , n.
/spes"euh fuy'/ , v. , specified, specifying .
v.t.
1. to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
2. to give a specific character to.
3. to set forth as a specification.
4. to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney.
v.i.
5. to make a specific mention or statement.
[ 1250-1300; ME specyfyen specifier specificare. See SPECIFIC, -FY ]
Syn. 1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.