A1adjective · frequent

special

spe·cial

special · more special · most special

особливий, спеціальний, виїмковий

специальный, особый, дорогой, особенный

speziell, Spezial-, Sonder-, besondere

Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual qualityDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.

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/ˈspɛʃ.əl/

» This is a very special day.

Dieser Tag ist ein ganz besonderer Tag.

Це дуже особливий день.

Meaning

9 senses

Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
a special episode of a television series
her special blend of spices
speziell, Spezial-, ungewöhnlich
осо́быйosóbyj, осо́бенныйosóbennyj, специа́льныйspeciálʹnyj
особли́вийosoblývyj, спеціа́льнийspeciálʹnyj, ви́їмковийvýjimkovyj
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Everyone is special to someone.
his special friend of many years, Bill
speziell, Spezial-, Sonder-
дорого́йdorogój, люби́мыйljubímyj
Of or related to unconventional warfare.
special forces, special operations
Appointed specifically to examine a single event or issue.
For the few times the U.S. Supreme Court has to actually try a case, they will appoint a special master to do so.
After the Watergate break in, a special prosecutor was appointed.
Constituting or relating to a species.
Having seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.
видово́йvidovój
(euphemistic, not comparable)Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
special education, special needs
He goes to a special school.
Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
(broadly, comparable, derogatory, euphemistic, not comparable, offensive, often)Stupid, lacking intelligence.
What do you mean, you don't understand the sign? What are you, special?
(euphemistic, not comparable)Of, being, or pertaining to sexual intercourse or the genitals.
The parents told the kids not to bother them during special time.
The girl said the man had tried to touch her special place.
(euphemistic, not comparable)Infused with a drug, especially marijuana; being an edible.

More definitions

for a special service or occasion
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
having a specific function or scope
first and most important

Examples

1213 sentences

This is a very special day.
Це дуже особливий день. — deniko
deDieser Tag ist ein ganz besonderer Tag. — zapyon
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Tom wanted Mary to feel special.
Том хотів, щоб Мері відчувала себе особливою. — deniko
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Tom is very special to me.
Том дуже особливий для мене. — vvv555
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Have you had any special training?
Чи проходили ви якусь спеціальну підготовку? — cbc_yall
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Let me tell you about our special.
Дозвольте, я розкажу вам про нашу фірмову страву. — menix
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Translations

9 languages

Українська

By meaning 1

distinguished by a unique or unusual quality:

Русский

By meaning 3

distinguished by a unique or unusual quality:

of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored:

constituting or relating to a species:

Deutsch

By meaning 2

distinguished by a unique or unusual quality:

of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored:

Origin

From Middle English *special, especial, especiall, from Old French especial (whence also F

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.

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