What is a specific noun?

A specific noun is a noun that refers to a particular person, place, thing, or idea. It's the opposite of a common noun, which refers to a general category.

Here's a breakdown:

Specific Noun:

* Refers to a particular entity.

* Often capitalized.

* Examples:

* John (specific person)

* Paris (specific place)

* The Mona Lisa (specific thing)

* Buddhism (specific idea)

Common Noun:

* Refers to a general category.

* Not capitalized (unless it's at the beginning of a sentence).

* Examples:

* man (general category of people)

* city (general category of places)

* painting (general category of things)

* religion (general category of ideas)

In essence, a specific noun is a unique, identifiable individual or entity, while a common noun is a general label for a group of things.