special
[ˈspɛʃ.ɫ̩]
UK: [ˈspɛʃ.ɫ̩]
SPƐƩ · ɫ̩ (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Etymology
From Middle English *special, especial, especiall, from Old French especial (whence also French spécial), from Latin speciālis (from speciēs). In this sense displaced native Old English synderlīċ. Doublet of especial.
Example Sentences
- "a special episode of a television series"
- "her special blend of spices"
- "EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL An empty and meaningless sentiment. What about every adult? Isn't every adult special? And if not, then at what age does a person go from being special to being not-so-special? And if every adult is also special, then that means all people are special and the idea has no meaning."
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