special
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[edit] Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French especial (whence also French spécial), from Latin specialis (from species, speciei). Used in English since the 13th century.
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special (comparative more special, superlative most special)
- Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
- a special episode of a television series
- Of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored.
- Everyone is special to someone.
- (euphemistic) Retarded; mentally handicapped
- He goes to a special school.
- Constituting or relating to a species.
- The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.
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[edit] Translations
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored
constituting or relating to a species
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[edit] Noun
special (plural specials)
- A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
- We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.
- (broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series
- (UK, colloquial) A special constable.
- Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.
- Thousands came to the special that carried the President's coffin.
[edit] Translations
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered
(tv, radio) Unsual or exceptional episode of a series
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Most common English words before 1923: James · Greek · island · #934: special · memory · proved · plan