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31special — adj. & n. adj. 1 a particularly good; exceptional; out of the ordinary (bought them a special present; took special trouble). b peculiar; specific; not general (lacks the special qualities required; the word has a special sense). 2 for a… …
32Special X — Infobox Radio Station name = Special X area = Off air branding = Special X slogan = airdate = 2001 frequency = XM154 (online) DTV 848 format = Weirdness class = owner = XM Satellite Radio callsign meaning = Special X was a channel on XM Satellite …
33special — specially, adv. /spesh euhl/, adj. 1. of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key. 2. being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You d better call the special number. 3. pertaining or peculiar to a… …
34special — [[t]spe̱ʃ(ə)l[/t]] ♦ specials 1) ADJ GRADED Someone or something that is special is better or more important than other people or things. You re very special to me, darling... There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas… …
35special — 1. requiring non standard attention or facilities Educational jargon which is not used for those of superior attainments. Whence special pupils who may go to special classes for remedial tuition or to special schools where those of… …
36special — 1 / speSFl/ adjective 1 not ordinary or usual but different in some way and often better or more important: a special case, deserving special treatment | diabetics on a special diet | special occasion (=an important social event): I keep this… …
37special — spe|cial1 W1S1 [ˈspeʃəl] adj [Date: 1100 1200; : Old French; Origin: especial, from Latin specialis particular , from species; SPECIES] 1.) not ordinary or usual, but different in some way and often better or more important ▪ a special place in… …
38special — ▪ I. special spe‧cial 1 [ˈspeʆl] adjective 1. not ordinary or usual but different in some way and often better or more important: • They re doing a special promotion on digital cameras. • Special bonuses were paid to top executives. 2. used to… …
39special — spe|cial1 [ speʃl ] adjective *** ▸ 1 different from usual ▸ 2 more than usual ▸ 3 when you care for someone/something ▸ 4 to do with someone/something only ▸ 5 for one purpose etc. 1. ) different from and usually better than what is normal or… …
40special — I UK [ˈspeʃ(ə)l] / US adjective *** 1) different from and usually better than what is normal or ordinary The children can only stay up late on special occasions. 2) more than usual Let s all make a special effort to welcome the visitors. Special… …
