HyperDic: special

English > 10 senses of the word *special*:
ADJECTIVE	all	special, particular, peculiar	unique or specific to a person or thing or category / category
	all	special	for a special service or occasion
	all	special, especial, exceptional, particular	surpassing what is common or usual or expected
	all	special	adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
	all	special, limited	having a specific function or scope
	all	special, particular	first and most important
	all	special, extra	added to a regular schedule
NOUN	communication	special	a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price / price) that is featured in advertising
	food	special	a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
	communication	special	a television production that features a particular person or work or topic

special > pronunciation
Sounds	speh'shahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Unique or specific to a person or thing or category / category.
Examples	"the special features of a computer" "my own special chair"
Synonyms	particular, peculiar
Broader	specific	(sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Spanish	especial, particular, peculiar, propio
Catalan	especial, particular, peculiar, propi
Nouns	specialness	a distinguishing trait

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	For a special service or occasion.
Examples	"a special correspondent" "a special adviser to the committee" "had to get special permission for the event"
Broader	extraordinary	Beyond what is ordinary or usual / usual
Spanish	especial
Catalan	especial
Nouns	specialness	a distinguishing trait
Adverbs	specially	in a special manner

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	Surpassing what is common or usual or expected.
Examples	"he paid especial attention to her" "a special occasion" "a special reason to confide in her" "what's so special about the year 2000?"
Synonyms	especial, exceptional, particular
Broader	uncommon	not common or ordinarily encountered
Spanish	especial, excepcional, particular
Catalan	especial, excepcional, particular
Nouns	specialness	a distinguishing trait
Adverbs	specially	to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 4
Meaning	Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose.
Examples	"a special kind of paint" "a special medication for arthritis"
Broader	specialized, specialised	Developed or designed for a special activity or function
Spanish	especial
Catalan	especial
Nouns	specialness	a distinguishing trait

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 5
Meaning	Having a specific function or scope.
Example	"a special (or specific) role in the mission"
Synonym	limited
Broader	specific	(sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Spanish	especial, limitado
Nouns	speciality	an asset of special worth or utility
Nouns	specialness	a distinguishing trait

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 6
Meaning	First and most important.
Examples	"his special interest is music" "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
Synonym	particular
Broader	primary	Of first rank or importance or value
Spanish	especial, particular
Catalan	especial, particular
Nouns	speciality	an asset of special worth or utility
Nouns	specialness	a distinguishing trait

English > *special*: 10 senses > adjective 7
Meaning	added to a regular schedule.
Examples	"a special holiday flight" "put on special buses for the big game"
Synonym	extra
Broader	unscheduled	not scheduled or not on a regular schedule
Spanish	especial, extraordinario

English > *special*: 10 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price / price) that is featured in advertising.
Example	"they are having a special on pork chops"
Broader	offer, offering	Something offered (as a proposal or bid)

English > *special*: 10 senses > noun 2, food
Meaning	A dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant.
Broader	dish	A particular item of prepared food
Spanish	especial, plato especial
Catalan	plat especial

English > *special*: 10 senses > noun 3, communication
Meaning	A television production that features a particular person or work or topic.
Example	"the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
Broader	television program, TV program, television show, TV show	A program broadcast by television

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