Special: meaning, definitions and examples
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special
[ ˈspɛʃ(ə)l ]
occasion
Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
Synonyms
distinctive, exceptional, extraordinary, unique
Examples of usage
- She had never met anyone so special
- This is a special occasion
person or thing
A thing, such as an event, product, or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose.
Synonyms
event, feature, program, promotion
Examples of usage
- Tonight's TV special is a documentary on whales
- The restaurant is offering a special on pasta dishes
Translations
Translations of the word "special" in other languages:
🇵🇹 especial
🇮🇳 विशिष्ट
🇩🇪 besonders
🇮🇩 khusus
🇺🇦 особливий
🇵🇱 specjalny
🇯🇵 特別な (とくべつな)
🇫🇷 spécial
🇪🇸 especial
🇹🇷 özel
🇰🇷 특별한 (teukbyeolhan)
🇸🇦 خاص
🇨🇿 speciální
🇸🇰 špeciálny
🇨🇳 特别 (tèbié)
🇸🇮 poseben
🇮🇸 sérstakur
🇰🇿 ерекше
🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებული (gansakutrebuli)
🇦🇿 xüsusi
🇲🇽 especial
Word origin
The word 'special' originated in Middle English from the Old French 'especial', which means 'particular' or 'appropriate'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something better, greater, or different from what is usual. The word has been used in various contexts to highlight uniqueness or distinction.
See also: specialist, specialists, specialization, specialize, specialized, specials, specialty.