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interspecial

spe·cial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spesh-uh l]
    • /ˈspɛʃ əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spesh-uh l]
    • /ˈspɛʃ əl/

Definitions of interspecial word

  • adjective interspecial of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key. 1
  • adjective interspecial being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. 1
  • adjective interspecial pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. 1
  • adjective interspecial having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger. 1
  • adjective interspecial distinguished or different from what is ordinary or usual: a special occasion; to fix something special. 1
  • adjective interspecial extraordinary; exceptional, as in amount or degree; especial: special importance. 1

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Origin of interspecial

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (adj.) < Latin speciālis of a given species, equivalent to speci(ēs) species + -ālis -al1; see especial

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Parts of speech for Interspecial

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

interspecial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

interspecial usage trend in Literature

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