Nespecifice

Nespecifice is a term used in contemporary linguistics and philosophy of language to denote non-specificity in reference or description. It is typically used as an adverb or modifier to mark intentional indeterminacy of a referent or attribute.

The term is a modern neologism formed from Latin-inspired morphemes, combining a negating prefix with a root akin to 'specific', and appears primarily in online glossaries, speculative grammars, and some theoretical discussions. It has no fixed canonical spelling or official status, and its reception varies among scholars.

In theoretical contexts, nespecifice indicates that a sentence or clause does not specify which instance is involved. Example: "The committee reviewed nespecifice data from several sites." In practical writing, the term is rare and often replaced by non-specific or indefinite phrasing; it can serve as a shorthand in discussions of referential indeterminacy.

Related terms include non-specific, unspecified, and indefinite reference. See also non-specific, indefinite reference.