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   special

   /ˈspɛʃl/

   adjective

   • 1. better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual: "they always made a special effort at Christmas" Similar exceptionalparticularextra specialunusualmarkedsingularuncommonnotablenoteworthyremarkableoutstandinguniqueinformal:speshmomentoussignificantmemorableof momentsignalimportanthistoricfestivegalared-letterOpposite ordinary
   • ▪ exceptionally good or pleasant: "she's a very special person" Similar exceptionalparticularextra specialunusualmarkedsingularuncommonnotablenoteworthyremarkableoutstandinguniqueinformal:speshOpposite ordinary
   • ▪ (of a subject) studied in particular depth: "I wanted to take the Crusades as my special subject"
   • 2. belonging specifically to a particular person or place: "we want to preserve our town's special character" Similar distinctivedistinctindividualparticularspecificcertainpeculiardefiniteexpresspreciseOpposite general
   • ▪ designed or organized for a particular person, purpose, or occasion: "we will return by special coaches" Similar specificparticularpurpose-builttailor-madecustom-built
   • ▪ used to denote education for students with particular educational requirements arising from physical or intellectual disability or behavioural difficulties.
   • 3. denoting a group consisting of matrices of unit determinant.

   noun

   • 1. a thing, such as a product or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose: "television's election night specials"
   • ▪ a dish not on the regular menu at a restaurant but served on a particular day: "customers queue for such specials as vegetable lasagne"
   • ▪ a person assigned to a special duty; a special constable or special correspondent: "when I went to arrest him he saw that I was a special"
   • ▪ a product or service offered at a temporarily reduced price: "Mrs Hill was a careful shopper, choosing house brands and in-store specials"

   Word Origin Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’ (see species).

   Derivatives

   • 1. specialness noun

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   The meaning of SPECIAL is distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior. How to use special in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Special.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPECIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of special as an adjective and a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how special can describe something not ordinary or usual, or having a particular purpose or quality.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPECIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   11 meanings: 1. distinguished, set apart from, or excelling others of its kind 2. designed or reserved for a particular purpose.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does special mean?

   • especial, especial [singular], plato del día [masculine… especial, oferta, específico/-ca… சாதாரண அல்லது வழக்கமான அல்ல, ஒரு குறிப்பிட்ட நோக்கம் கொண்ட… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SPECIAL definition: 1. not ordinary or usual: 2. especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between special and special?

   • Special, particular, specific refer to something pointed out for attention and consideration. Special means given unusual treatment because of being uncommon: a special sense of a word. Particular implies something selected from the others of its kind and set off from them for attention: a particular variety of orchid.

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   What is the difference between special and specific?

   • special, especial, specific, particular, individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.

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   What does especial mean?

   • A single television production that features a specific work, a given topic, or a particular performer. From Middle English, from Old French especial (whence also French spécial), from Latin specialis (from species, speciei). Used in English since the 13th century. It's nice to have that special respect.

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   How do you use special in a sentence?

   • You use special to describe someone who is officially appointed or who has a particular position specially created for them. Due to his wife's illness, he returned to the State Department as special adviser to the president. You use special to describe something that relates to one particular person, group, or place.

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   What is a special person?

   • You use special to describe someone who is officially appointed or who has a particular position specially created for them. Due to his wife's illness, he returned to the State Department as special adviser to the President. He is a special correspondent for Newsweek magazine.

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6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › specialSpecial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Special means "better than ordinary." Like the self-portrait you lovingly painted as a surprise for your sweetie's birthday, something special is distinct, and surpasses the norm.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › specialSPECIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SPECIAL meaning: 1. not ordinary or usual: 2. especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar…. Learn more.

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   Feb 13, 2017 · denoting or relating to the education of children with special needs. a special school. noun. 6. a special person or thing, such as an extra edition of a newspaper or a train reserved for a particular purpose. 7. a dish or meal given prominence, esp at a low price, in a café, etc. 8.

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   Special definition: of a distinct or particular kind or character. See examples of SPECIAL used in a sentence.