SPECIAL


Meaning of SPECIAL in English

■ adjective

1》 better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

2》 designed for or belonging to a particular person, place, or event.

3》 used to denote education for children with particular needs.

■ noun

1》 something designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose.

↘a dish not on a regular menu but served on a particular day.

2》 a person assigned to a ~ duty.

Derivatives

~ness noun

Origin

ME: shortening of OFr. e~ 'e~' or L. ~is , from species (see species ).

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