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

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   Synonyms and examples. exceptional. approving. Their standard of acting was very high but there was one exceptional performance. outstanding. He accepted an award for outstanding achievement in baseball. extraordinary. Her capacity to remember things is extraordinary.

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   Special synonyms - 2 812 Words and Phrases for Special. particular. adj. # single , unique. exceptional. adj. # unusual. specific. adj. # feature , single. unique. adj. # unusual , feature. extraordinary. adj. # strange , unique. individual. adj. , n. # feature , own. remarkable. adj. # unusual , artistic. singular. adj. # unusual , strange.

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   Special Synonyms and Antonyms. spĕshəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Common Words. Unique Words. Intended for a particular purpose. (Adjective) Synonyms: particular. especial. specific. individual. peculiar. choice. distinct. designated. limited. unique. exceptional. select. appropriate. proper. first. personal. additional. chief. restricted.

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   SPECIAL in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for SPECIAL. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. particular. exceptional. specific. unique. extraordinary. individual. remarkable. singular. peculiar. unusual. distinctive. especial. uncommon. exclusive. outstanding. private. personal. rare. significant. extra. notable. noteworthy. distinct.

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   Sense: Adjective: intended for a particular purpose. Synonyms: especial, specific, particular, certain, appropriate, proper, designated, specialized, specialised (UK), select, earmarked, individual, custom, customized, customised (UK), unique, tailored, bespoke (UK) Antonyms:

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › specialSPECIAL Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   3 days ago · Synonyms. exceptional. important. significant. particular. unique. unusual. extraordinary. distinguished. memorable. gala. festive. uncommon. momentous. out of the ordinary. one in a million. red-letter. especial (formal) See examples for synonyms. Opposites.

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

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   having a specific function or scope. “a special (or specific) role in the mission” synonyms: limited. specific. (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique. adjective. for a special service or occasion. “a special correspondent” “a special adviser to the committee”