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- [spesh-uh l]
- /ˈspɛʃ əl/
- /ˈspeʃl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spesh-uh l]
- /ˈspɛʃ əl/
Definitions of special word
- adjective special of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key. 1
- adjective special being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. 1
- adjective special pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. 1
- adjective special having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger. 1
- adjective special distinguished or different from what is ordinary or usual: a special occasion; to fix something special. 1
- adjective special extraordinary; exceptional, as in amount or degree; especial: special importance. 1
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Origin of special
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 Special
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
special 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
special usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for special
adj special
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- major — Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- primary — first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
Antonyms for special
adj special
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
- unrestricted — confined; limited.
- ok — all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
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See also
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