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specialbetter, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeʃəl/

Korean meaning: 특별한, 특수한, 특히 좋은

Korean pronunciation: **스페**셜

Example Sentences

  • My mom thinks I'm special, but my report card says otherwise.
  • The chef prepared a special menu for the anniversary celebration.
  • She has a special talent for making people laugh at the worst times.

special

ADJECTIVE

//ˈspeʃəl//

better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual

special concept
💡 Concept

better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈspeʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspeʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootspeci-
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'specialis' meaning 'of or relating to a particular kind or species,' derived from 'species' meaning 'appearance, kind, or sort.' The word entered English through Old French 'especial' in the 13th century.

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🎵Rhyme

racialfacialspatial
racial
facial
spatial

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks I'm special, but my report card says otherwise.

The chef prepared a special menu for the anniversary celebration.

😄 Fun example

She has a special talent for making people laugh at the worst times.

The company announced special measures to improve workplace safety.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

uniqueexceptionalparticulardistinctiveextraordinary

Antonyms

ordinarycommonregular

Related

especiallyspeciallyspecialistspecifyspecific