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

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 …

Oct 23, 2025 · special (comparative more special or specialer, superlative most special or specialest) An empty and meaningless sentiment. What about every adult? Isn't every adult special? And if not, …

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Special, particular, specific refer to something pointed out for attention and consideration. Special means given unusual treatment because of being uncommon: a special sense of a word.

Someone or something that is special is better or more important than other people or things. You're very special to me, darling. There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas …

SPECIAL meaning: 1 : different from what is normal or usual; 2 : unusual in a good way better or more important than others

Designed or provided for children who have special educational needs which prevent them from receiving (wholly) mainstream schooling; esp. in special education, special school.

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