English dictionary definition of:

special


Noun

  • a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
  • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
  • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

Adjective

  • surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  • having a specific function or scope
  • unique or specific to a person or thing or category
  • for a special service or occasion
  • first and most important
  • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
  • added to a regular schedule

Thesaurus

especial exceptional extra limited particular peculiar

Spellzone course content

View spelling list ti and ci saying /sh/ and learn about the word special in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 5. Spelling the consonant digraphs, Part 2.

View spelling list The -cial ending and learn about the word special in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 30. Words with ci and ti e.g. ancient, special, initial, gracious.

Scrabble score for special


Scrabble score = 11

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