spezifischen

Spezifischen is the declined form of the German adjective spezifisch. It occurs whenever the adjective modifies a noun and must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case. The form spezifischen is common in several patterns, especially in plural after definite or possessive determiners (die spezifischen Merkmale; mit spezifischen Merkmalen) and in several singular cases such as masculine accusative singular (den spezifischen Fall) and neuter dative singular (dem spezifischen Merkmal). It also appears in genitive singular (eines spezifischen Problems).

Etymology and sense: spezifisch comes from the Latin word specificus via French spé cifique into German, where it acquired meanings related to being particular, characteristic, or pertaining to a specific kind. In scientific, medical, and technical language, spezifisch is used to denote properties unique to a subject or entity, or actions directed at a particular target. The inflected form spezifischen follows standard German adjective declension rules and can be found in many contexts, from everyday description to formal writing.

Usage and compounds: In everyday use, spezifisch describes distinguishing features or targeted aspects, as in specific characteristics (spezifische Merkmale) or a specific problem (spezifisches Problem). In technical terms, it often contrasts with general or generic notions, for example in phrases like spezifische Therapie or spezifische Auswirkungen. Related nouns include Spezifikation (specification) and the verb spezifizieren (to specify). Understanding the correct form spezifischen helps ensure accurate agreement in written and spoken German.

See also: Spezifikation, spezifizieren, Spezifität.