specific term

[spuh-SIF-ik TURM]
noun phrasepl: specific terms
termo específico
1. A word or phrase with a precise, narrowly defined meaning used in a particular field, context, or discipline
In medical terminology, 'myocardial infarction' is a specific term for a heart attack.
Em terminologia médica, 'infarto do miocárdio' é um termo específico para um ataque cardíaco.
2. A technical or specialized word that denotes an exact concept without ambiguity
The legal document uses the specific term 'plaintiff' rather than 'the person suing'.
O documento legal usa o termo específico 'autor da ação' em vez de 'a pessoa processando'.
This phrase is widely used in academic, legal, medical, and technical fields across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'termo específico' is the standard professional terminology used in universities, courts, and corporate environments. The concept emphasizes precision and clarity in communication, particularly valued in formal written and specialized discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
technical termspecialized termjargonterminologydefined term
Antonyms / Antônimos
general termbroad termvague expressionambiguous phrase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termo específico
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
termo específico
Common in business and technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
termo específico
Used similarly to São Paulo in formal contexts
Portugal
termo específico
Identical usage; also 'vocábulo específico' is acceptable

Related Words

terminologynomenclaturelexiconvocabularydefinition

Related Idioms & Phrases

in specific terms
use the specific term
speaking in specific terms
to the specific term
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →