The word 'specific' is a noun, a singular, common noun; a word for something particularly adapted for a purpose, a remedy designed for a particular ailment, a characteristic quality or trait, a thing. Another noun form is 'specificity'.
The word 'specific' is also an adjective, a word that describes a noun.
Yes, rat is a specific noun for the general noun animal or mammal. A specific breed of rat would be a more specific noun.
There are common nouns; a common noun is a word for any person, place, or thing.There are general nouns: a general noun is a word for a general class of something, rather than to a specific member of a class.A general noun can be a common noun; a common noun can be a general noun.A general noun can also be a proper noun.Examples of common general nouns:animal (specific noun, zebra)book (specific noun, novel)chair (specific noun, theater seat)dog (specific noun, chihuahua)egg (specific noun fried egg)food (specific noun, potato)Examples of proper general nouns:Nabisco Animal CrackersOprah's Book ClubThe Chair Factory Ltd., New York, NY'Dog Day Afternoon' with Al PacinoEgg Beaters, egg substituteThe Food Channel
The noun 'Maine' is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.
Yes
The noun fabric is a general noun. A specific noun would be wool, nylon, linen, etc.
Yes, rat is a specific noun for the general noun animal or mammal. A specific breed of rat would be a more specific noun.
No, "Emmett" is not a noun. It is a proper noun, as it refers to the name of a specific person.
A specific noun for the general noun 'package' can be any specific package from a box of cereal to a birthday gift.
The noun postmistress is a gender specific noun for a female. The noun postmaster is a gender specific noun for a male.
Yes, the noun 'firearms' is a general noun.The noun 'rifle' is a specific noun for a type of firearm.
The noun 'Albany' is a proper noun, the name of a specific city; the name of a specific place.
The noun 'Tuesday' is a proper noun as the name of a specific day of the week.The noun 'Niagara Falls' is a proper noun as the name of a specific place, the name of a specific natural feature; the name of a specific thing.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun is always capitalized.
The gender specific noun for a male is count.The corresponding gender specific noun for a female is countess.The gender specific noun for a male is earl.There is no corresponding gender specific noun for a female.
No, the noun 'monkey' is a general noun. Examples of specific nouns for the noun monkey are Tamarin or Marmoset. More specific nouns are Emperor Tamarin or Pygmy Marmoset.
The noun Europe is a proper noun, the name of a specific continent.
The word 'Audi' is a noun, a proper noun, the name of a specific automobile and a specific manufacturer.
The noun 'duke' is a gender specific noun for a male.The corresponding gender specific noun for a female is duchess.Duchess