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Definitions for Special

[1] of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
[2] being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number.
[3] pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan.
[4] having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger.
[5] distinguished or different from what is ordinary or usual: a special occasion; to fix something special.
[6] extraordinary; exceptional, as in amount or degree; especial: special importance.
[7] being such in an exceptional degree; particularly valued: a special friend.
[8] pertaining to people with singular needs or disabilities, or to their education: disabled students with special needs; state funding for special schools.
[9] a special person or thing.
[10] a train used for a particular purpose, occasion, or the like.
[11] a special edition of a newspaper.
[12] Theater . a spotlight reserved for a particular area, property, actor, etc.: Give me the coffin special.
[13] a temporary, arbitrary reduction in the price of regularly stocked goods, especially food; a particularly worthwhile offer or price: The special this week is on sirloin steaks.
[14] Television . a single program not forming part of a regular series.
[15] distinguished, set apart from, or excelling others of its kind
[16] (prenominal) designed or reserved for a particular purpose a special tool for working leather
[17] not usual or commonplace
[18] (prenominal) particular or primary his special interest was music
[19] denoting or relating to the education of physically or mentally handicapped children a special school
[20] a special person or thing, such as an extra edition of a newspaper or a train reserved for a particular purpose
[21] a dish or meal given prominence, esp at a low price, in a café, etc
[22] Australian history slang a convict given special treatment on account of his education, social class, etc
[23] short for special constable
[24] Australian , NZ , US and Canadian informal an item in a store that is advertised at a reduced price; a loss leader
[25] NZ informal to advertise and sell (an item) at a reduced price we are specialling butter this week

Words related to Special

limited, major, exclusive, certain, primary, appropriate, individual, proper, different, personal, main, exceptional, unusual, extraordinary, significant, particular, memorable, unique, peculiar, rare

Words nearby Special

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Origin of Special

1175–1225; Middle English (adj.) < Latin speciālis of a given species, equivalent to speci(ēs ) species + -ālis -al1; see especial

Words that may be confused with Special

especially, specially, (see, synonym, study, at, especially), (see, usage, note, at, the, current, entry), specially, specialty

Other words from Special

spe·cial·ly , adverb
in·ter·spe·cial , adjective
non·spe·cial , adjective, noun
non·spe·cial·ly , adverb
su·per·spe·cial , adjective, noun

Word origin for Special

C13: from Old French especial, from Latin speciālis individual, special, from speciēs appearance, species

Synonyms for Special

appropriate, certain, different, exceptional, exclusive, extraordinary, individual, limited, main, major, memorable, particular, peculiar, personal, primary, proper, rare, significant, specialized, specific, unique, unusual, best, characteristic, chief, choice, express, first, gala, set, smashing, sole, defined, definite, designated, determinate, earmarked, especial, festive, marked, momentous, out of the ordinary, red-letter, reserved, restricted, select, uncommon, unreal