special

Speech parts

1. special - Noun

2. special - Adjective

3. special - Verb

4. special - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.

Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.

Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.

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.

A particular.

One appointed for a special service or occasion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

particular exceptional peculiar specific singular especial limited separate superior unique distinct rare extra notable unusual
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Antonyms

common ordinary usual everyday run-of-the-mill bush
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Hypernyms

offer offering dish TV show television program TV program

Phrases with the word

Special Service special edition on special businessman's special special operations special effects

Anagrams

Plescia

Examples

I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. Rita Rudner

You must obey the law, always, not only when they grab you by your special place. Vladimir Putin

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does. Christopher Morley

Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad. Italian Proverb

The guest who seeks special attention muddies the host's tea. Japanese Proverb

The real world is a special case. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

spece specht SPECI special ability special act special administrative region