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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.

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of special in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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.

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

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   1. 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.

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

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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.yourdictionary.com › specialSpecial Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Something arranged, issued, or appropriated to a particular service or occasion. Rode to work on the commuter special. American Heritage. A single TV program, not part of a regular series. Webster's New World. A featured attraction, such as a reduced price. A special on salmon.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySPECIAL definition in American English | Collins English...

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   Feb 13, 2017 · A special is a product, program, or meal which is not normally available, or which is made for a particular purpose.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishspecial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    more important than others; deserving or getting more attention than usual What are your special interests? She's a very special friend. Our special guest on next week's show will be… Don't lose it — it's special.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSPECIAL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    You use special to describe someone who is officially appointed or who has a particular position specially created for them.