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1. (adj.) special
of a distinct or particular kind or character:
a special key.
2. special
pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive:
the special features of a plan.
3. special
having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.:
a special messenger.
4. special
distinguished from what is ordinary or usual:
a special occasion.
5. special
extraordinary; exceptional:
special importance.
6. special
particularly valued:
a special friend.
7. (n.) special
a special person or thing.
8. special
a train used for a particular purpose.
9. special
a stage spotlight used for a particular area, actor, etc.
10. special
a temporary reduction in the price of regularly stocked goods, esp. food.
11. special
a single television program not forming part of a regular series.
Etymology: (1175–1225; ME (adj.) < L speciālis of a given species =speci(ēs)species+-ālis -al1; cf. especial)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) special
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
"they are having a special on pork chops"
2. (noun) special
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
3. (adj) special
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
"the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
4. (adj) particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
"the particular demands of the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"
5. (adj) special
for a special service or occasion
"a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"
6. (adj) especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), special
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
"he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
7. (adj) special
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
"a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
8. (adj) limited, special
having a specific function or scope
"a special (or specific) role in the mission"
9. (adj) particular, special
first and most important
"his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
10. (adj) extra, special
added to a regular schedule
"a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
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1. (adjective) special
≠ ordinary, usual
Your wedding day should be special.; We were given special treatment because we know the manager.; There's nothing special about the car.; All of you are really special to me.
2. special
≠ general
He needs a special kind of medicine for his condition.
3. (noun) special
sth a store, restaurant, etc. offers for only a short time
Today's specials are onion soup and fresh trout.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) SPECIAL
of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort
2. (adj) SPECIAL
particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon
3. (adj) SPECIAL
appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon
4. (adj) SPECIAL
limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study
5. (adj) SPECIAL
chief in excellence
6. (noun) SPECIAL
a particular
7. (noun) SPECIAL
one appointed for a special service or occasion
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Sense: out of the ordinary; un-usual or exceptional
a special occasion; a special friend.
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 Afrikaans: spesiaal |
 Arabic: إسْتِثْنائي، غَيْر عادي |
 Bulgarian: скъп |
 Brazilian: especial |
 Czech: zvláštní, výjimečný |
 German: besonder |
 Danish: speciel; særlig |
 Greek: ιδιαίτερος, ξεχωριστός |
 Spanish: especial, extraordinario |
 Estonian: eriline |
 Farsi: مخصوص |
 Finnish: erityinen |
 French: spécial, exceptionnel |
 Hebrew: מְיוּחָד |
 Hindi: विशेष, खास |
 Croatian: poseban, osobit |
 Hungarian: különleges |
 Indonesian: istimewa |
 Icelandic: sérstakur |
 Italian: speciale |
 Japanese: 特別な |
 Korean: 특별한 |
 Lithuanian: ypatingas, nepaprastas |
 Latvian: speciāls; īpašs; sevišķs |
 Malay: istimewa |
 Dutch: bijzonder |
 Norwegian: særlig, spesiell |
 Polish: specjalny |
 Persian: مخصوص |
 Pashto: خاص |
 Portuguese: especial |
 Romanian: special, excepţional |
 Russian: особый; особенный |
 Slovak: výnimočný |
 Slovenian: poseben |
 Serbian: izuzetan |
 Swedish: speciell, särskild |
 Thai: พิเศษ |
 Turkish: özel |
 Taiwanese: 特殊的 |
 Ukrainian: спеціальний; особливий |
 Urdu: خصوصی، بہت عمدہ |
 Vietnamese: đặc biệt, riêng biệt |
 Chinese: 特殊的 |
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