Specific and Total

Specific

Specific adjective - Of a particular or exact sort.

Total is an antonym for specific.

Total

Total adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.

Specific is an antonym for total in complete topic.

Nearby Words: totaled, tot, totality, totaling, totalled

Both words in one sentence

  • Square/Cube Law Taking the total power output of the sun and dividing it by its total volume gives a ridiculously low specific power output of 0.28 watts per cubic metre.
  • At the last accounting, there were a total of 187 diseases or malfunctions for which Sophronium is the specific.
  • Jackass Genie This Hyperbole and a Half comic advises being specific when wishing, just in case the Wish Genie is a total dick.
    Source: Jackass Genie
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