Synonyms & related words for specification

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of specification — including stipulation, specifying, definition, particularization, details, designation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to specification

Explore words related to specification — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include overspecification, spec, overspecify, conformance, specifics, requirements, specified, specifies. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for specification

Common synonyms for specification include stipulation, specifying, definition, particularization, details, designation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does specification come from?

The word specification breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root speci-, from Latin specere (“to look, behold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.