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

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   something that is not usually available: There’s a two-hour special (= a television program that is not regularly shown) on the Olympics tonight. Our restaurant’s specials today are pasta primavera, baked chicken with rice, and shrimp scampi (= these foods are not always sold).

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › specialSPECIAL Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for SPECIAL: only, unique, one, lone, sole, singular, single, solitary; Antonyms of SPECIAL: myriad, multifarious, miscellaneous, mixed, varied, manifold, popular, assorted.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › specialSpecial Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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   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. specific implies plain and unambiguous indication of a particular instance, example, etc.: a specific instance of ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › specialSPECIAL - 79 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of special. Learn more. Someone or something that is special is good or important because of unusual qualities. Cambridge English Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press.

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

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   special adjective (VERY GOOD) I'm cooking something special for her birthday. Our special guest tonight is George Michael. She saved her black dress for special occasions. As a special treat I'm taking him out for dinner. His letter made her feel very special.

8. 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.

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

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   Definition of special adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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    Something special is looked upon with affection, surpasses expectations, or has a particular role. It can also be a featured attraction or limited-run occurrence — like when there's a special on television or a special on cheese at the store. Ray Charles said, “Love is a special word, and I use it only when I

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › specialspecial - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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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.