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special

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or affecting a particular person, thing, or group, or manifesting a distinct quality.

    - "The special offer is only available to members."
    - "Her special talent is playing the violin."
    - "The special education program helps students with unique needs."
  • adjective

    Deserving of attention and care.

    - "The special needs of the elderly should be considered."
    - "The special bond between siblings is unbreakable."
    - "The special occasion called for a celebration."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/



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Antonyms

common , non-special , ordinary , usual
Rhymes
Words rhyming with special
hymes , crimes , chimes , primes , mimes
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. special (English) : adjective, relating to a particular person, thing, or group, or manifesting a distinct quality.

  2. special (English) : noun, a person or thing regarded as exceptional or unique.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. shall have

  2. sea shell

  3. selva

  4. shelve

Variants
List of all variants of special that leads to same result
special , specialer , specialest , specialness , specialnesses , specials , special assessment , special assessments , special deliveries , special delivery , special district , special drawing rights , special education , special educations , special effects , Special Forces , special handling , special handlings
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

specials, more special, most special, becoming special

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'especial' meaning 'apart, separate' and later 'pertaining to a particular person or thing'

Trivia
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  1. The word 'special' appears 13 times in the Harry Potter series.

  2. In the United States, National Special Education Day is celebrated on October 5th.

  3. The term 'special delivery' refers to a delivery that is urgent or important.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. unique: Refers to something that is one-of-a-kind and not like anything else.

  2. distinct: Refers to something that is clearly different from others and easily identified.

Culture
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In literature, 'special' is often used to describe unique or extraordinary characters, situations, or objects. In art, it can refer to a distinct style or technique. In music, a special performance or composition might be one that is particularly moving or memorable.

How to Memorize "special"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a star shining brightly in the night sky, representing the unique and special quality of the word.
    - Visualize a heart with a plus sign, representing the care and attention associated with the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'special' with words like 'unique', 'distinct', and 'exceptional'.
    - Associate the word 'special' with positive emotions like 'care', 'attention', and 'love'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-P-E-C-I-A-L to remember the meaning of the word: Separate, Particular, Exceptional, Careful, Individual, Attention-grabbing, and Lovely.

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