Under the X-bar theory of syntax, phrases are formed of specifiers, head words, complements and adjuncts. Specifiers differ from complements and adjuncts because they are non-recursive, and phrases can only have one specifier.

What is the meaning of specifiers?

1. specifier - someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent) intellectual, intellect - a person who uses the mind creatively. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection.

What does specifiers mean in psychology?

Specifiers are extensions to a diagnosis to further clarify a disorder or illness. They allow for a more specific diagnosis. They are used extensively in the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) primarily in the diagnosis of mood disorders.