"hyperspecific" meaning in All languages combined

See hyperspecific on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more hyperspecific [comparative], most hyperspecific [superlative]
Etymology: From hyper- + specific. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hyper|specific}} hyper- + specific Head templates: {{en-adj}} hyperspecific (comparative more hyperspecific, superlative most hyperspecific)
  1. Very highly specific.
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