categorically vs specifically

categorically

adv
  • In a categorical manner. 

  • Absolutely, by all means; truly. 

  • By the use of categories. 

specifically

adv
  • In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly. 

  • For a specific purpose or reason. 

How often have the words categorically and specifically occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )