special

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: spĕsh'əl, IPA: /ˈspeʃəl/, SAMPA: /"speS@l/
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  Rhymes: -ɛʃəl

[edit] Etymology

From Old French especial (whence also French spécial), from Latin specialis (from species, speciei). Used in English since the 13th century.

[edit] Adjective

special (comparative more special, superlative most special)

1. Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

   a special episode of a television series

2. Of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored.

   Everyone is special to someone.

3. (euphemism) Retarded; mentally handicapped

   Sometimes it feels like arguing on the Internet is like running in the Special Olympics

4. Constituting or relating to a species.

   The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.

[edit] Related terms

• especial
• especially

[edit] Derived terms

• Special Olympics
• special constable
• special education
• special forces
• special attack
• special defense
• specialisation, specialization
• specialise, specialize
• specialist
• speciality, specialty
• specially

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

special (plural specials)

1. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered
2. (television, radio) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series
3. (British, colloquial) A special constable

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[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: aceilps
• piacles
• plaices