As adjectives the difference between stipulate and specifies
is that stipulate is (botany) having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk while specifies is .
As a verb stipulate
is to require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
stipulate
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) .
Verb
(stipulat)
To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
Derived terms
* stipulated
* stipulation
* stipulative
Etymology 2
Adjective
(-)
(botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
Antonyms
* exstipulate
specifies
English
Verb
(head)
(specify)
specify
English
Verb
(en-verb)
To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
To include in a specification.
To bring about a specific result.
Related terms
* specifiable
* specific
* specification
