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special

Letters that make special

s, a, e, l, p, c, i are letters that make 'special'

Words within special

spec, pe, CIA, EC, Ci, ci, AL, IA, Al are words within 'special'

Anagrams of special

plaices is an anagram of 'special'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of special

especial, specials are words created by adding a letter to 'special'

special is a 7 letter word ending with l
special is a 7 letter word starting with s

9 possible definitions for 'special'

Special as "having a specific function or scope"

Under this definition, special is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

limited has the same meaning as special

Derivatives of special

specialness, peculiarity, distinctiveness, forte, specialty, metier, strength, strong suit, long suit, strong point, speciality are derivatives of 'special'.

Similar to special

specific is similar to special.

Example of special used within this context

"a special (or specific) role in the mission"

Special as "first and most important"

Under this definition, special is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

particular has the same meaning as special

Derivatives of special

specialness, peculiarity, distinctiveness, forte, specialty, metier, strength, strong suit, long suit, strong point, speciality are derivatives of 'special'.

Similar to special

primary is similar to special.

Example of special used within this context

"his special interest is music", "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"

Special as "adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose"

Under this definition, special is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of special

specialness, peculiarity, distinctiveness, specialty, speciality are derivatives of 'special'.

Similar to special

specialized, specialised are similar to 'special'.

Example of special used within this context

"a special kind of paint", "a special medication for arthritis"

Special as "added to a regular schedule"

Under this definition, special is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

extra has the same meaning as special

Similar to special

unscheduled is similar to special.

Example of special used within this context

"a special holiday flight", "put on special buses for the big game"

Special as "a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant"

Under this definition, special is a noun and has the following properties:

special as a type

'special' can be a type of dish.

Special as "a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising"

Under this definition, special is a noun and has the following properties:

special as a type

'special' can be a type of offer, offering.

Example of special used within this context

"they are having a special on pork chops"

Special as "a television production that features a particular person or work or topic"

Under this definition, special is a noun and has the following properties:

special as a type

'special' can be a type of television program, TV program, television show, TV show.

Example of special used within this context

"the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"

Special as "for a special service or occasion"

Under this definition, special is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of special

specialness, peculiarity, distinctiveness, specialty, speciality are derivatives of 'special'.

Similar to special

extraordinary is similar to special.

Example of special used within this context

"a special correspondent", "a special adviser to the committee", "had to get special permission for the event"

Special as "surpassing what is common or usual or expected"

Under this definition, special is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

particular(a), especial(a), exceptional have the same meaning as 'special'

Derivatives of special

specialness, peculiarity, distinctiveness, specialty, speciality are derivatives of 'special'.

Similar to special

uncommon is similar to special.

Example of special used within this context

"he paid especial attention to her", "exceptional kindness", "a matter of particular and unusual importance", "a special occasion", "a special reason to confide in her", "what's so special about the year 2000?"