special
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈspɛʃ.əl/]
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1. special (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Example: a special episode of a television series
2. special (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Example: Everyone is special to someone.
3. special (adj) — sense 3
Definition: Of or related to unconventional warfare.
Example: special forces, special operations
4. special (noun) — sense 4
Definition: A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered; the thing thus sold.
Example: We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.
5. special (noun) — sense 5
Definition: A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual.
Example: Today's dinner special is wild salmon, which we don't normally get a chance to offer.
6. special (noun) — sense 6
Definition: Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
Example: Did you see the Christmas special?
7. special (verb) — sense 7
Definition: To supervise a patient one-on-one.
Example: We have not sent our pupils out on private duty except a very few times, but they have an unusual amount of specialing to do inside.
Structure of the word
Roots:- speḱ (Proto-Indo-European)
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