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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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   5 days ago · Experience can be positive or negative, and it can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from personal relationships to professional expertise. Examples: She gained valuable experience working at a renowned company. The experience of skydiving was exhilarating and unforgettable.

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   5 days ago · Something that is unique is one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated, while something that is special is exceptional or noteworthy in some way. The antique necklace was unique ; no other piece in the collection resembled it.

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   What is the difference between unique and special?

   • Something that is unique is one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated, while something that is special is exceptional or noteworthy in some way. The antique necklace was unique; no other piece in the collection resembled it. Her grandmother’s recipe for apple pie was special to her, as it held cherished memories of baking together.

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   What is a synonym for rare?

   • Some synonyms for ‘rare’ that could also apply to ‘unique’ include uncommon, exceptional, extraordinary, incomparable, and singular. These words all convey the idea of something that is rare or unusual, and therefore valuable or special. Can you list several English words synonymous with ‘uniqueness’?

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   What is another word for unique?

   • There are many alternative words for ‘unique’ in English, such as distinctive, exclusive, rare, special, unparalleled, and unusual. Each of these words has a slightly different meaning, but all of them convey the idea of something that is one-of-a-kind or different from anything else.

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