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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 › 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.

3. 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.

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

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   n. 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.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › specialspecial - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 22, 2024 · Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved. Everyone is special to someone. his special friend of many years, Bill. (euphemistic) Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities. special education, special needs. He goes to a special school.

6. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPECIAL | 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

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    noun. specials. A special person or thing; specif., a special train, edition, sale offer or item, etc. Webster's New World. 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.