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

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   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. special ingredients. especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. a matter of especial importance.

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

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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.

5. 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

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

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   1. adjective A2. 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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › specialSpecial - definition of special by The Free Dictionary

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   Something arranged, issued, or appropriated to a particular service or occasion: rode to work on the commuter special. 2. A featured attraction, such as a reduced price: a special on salmon. 3. A single television production that features a specific work, a given topic, or a particular performer.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › specialSpecial Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Special Definition. Exceptional; extraordinary. A special treat. Of a kind different from others; distinctive, peculiar, or unique. Highly regarded or valued. A special friend. Primary. His special satisfaction comes from volunteer work. Peculiar to a specific person or thing; particular.

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

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   better or more important than usual things: a special friend. I'm cooking something special for her birthday. Fewer examples. 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.

10. 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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › specialspecial | meaning of special in Longman Dictionary of...

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    special meaning, definition, what is special: not ordinary or usual, but different in ...: Learn more.