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   Spe·cial

   /ˈspeSH(ə)l/

   

   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 precious: "she's a very special person" Similar exceptionalparticularextra specialunusualmarkedsingularuncommonnotablenoteworthyremarkableoutstandinguniqueinformal:speshOpposite ordinary
   • ▪ 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
   • ▪ (of a subject) studied in particular depth.
   • ▪ used to denote education for students with particular educational requirements arising from physical or intellectual disability or behavioral difficulties.
   • ▪ denoting a group consisting of matrices of unit determinant.

   noun

   • 1. a thing, such as an event, 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.
   • ▪ 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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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › specialSPECIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger.

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

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   adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose. “a special kind of paint”. “a special medication for arthritis”. synonyms: specialised, specialized. developed or designed for a special activity or function. adjective. having a specific function or scope. “a special (or specific) role in the mission”.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPECIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar things or people do not have: Could I ask you a special favor? I'm cooking something special for her birthday. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. good or important because of unusual qualities. special Are you doing anything special for your birthday?

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › specialSpecial Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. [more special; most special] : different from what is normal or usual. This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally. Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test. Is there any special [= particular] reason why you're not coming? especially : unusual in a good way : better or more important than others.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPECIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SPECIAL definition: 1. better or more important than usual things: 2. treatment that is better than usual 3. a price…. Learn more.

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

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. Someone or something that is special is better or more important than other people or things. You're very special to me, darling. There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas because these are special occasions. Just to see him was something special.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanspecial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective. /ˈspɛʃl/ [usually before noun] not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal synonym exceptional The school will only allow this in special circumstances. Some of the officials have special privileges. There is something special about this place. This type of wood needs special treatment. Want to learn more?