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    spe·cial
    [ˈspeSH(ə)l]
    adjective
    special (adjective)
    1. better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual:
      "they always made a special effort at Christmas"
      Opposite:
      ordinary
    noun
    special (noun) · specials (plural noun)
    1. a thing, such as an event, product, or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose:
      "television's election night specials"
    Origin
    Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’ (see species).
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    What does special mean?
    The meaning of SPECIAL is distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior. How to use special in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Special.

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    What is the difference between special and special?
    Special, particular, specific refer to something pointed out for attention and consideration. Special means given unusual treatment because of being uncommon: a special sense of a word. Particular implies something selected from the others of its kind and set off from them for attention: a particular variety of orchid.

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    What is a special word?
    Something special is looked upon with affection, surpasses expectations, or has a particular role. It can also be a featured attraction or limited-run occurrence — like when there's a special on television or a special on cheese at the store. Ray Charles said, “Love is a special word, and I use it only when I mean it.

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    What does especial mean?
    A single television production that features a specific work, a given topic, or a particular performer. From Middle English, from Old French especial (whence also French spécial), from Latin specialis (from species, speciei). Used in English since the 13th century. It's nice to have that special respect.

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    What is a special treat?
    A special treat. Of a kind different from others; distinctive, peculiar, or unique. Highly regarded or valued. A special friend. Primary. His special satisfaction comes from volunteer work. Peculiar to a specific person or thing; particular. My own special chair; the special features of a computer.

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    What is the difference between special and specific?
    special, especial, specific, particular, individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.

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