Special: meaning, definitions and examples

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special

[ ˈspɛʃ(ə)l ]

^{Context #1}

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

^{Context #2}

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.