Dictionary Entry
special
special is a 7-letter English word with 17 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 14 · 17 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
- 2adjective
Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
- 3adjective
Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
- 4adjective
Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.
- 5adjective
Chief in excellence.
- 6noun
A particular.
- 7noun
One appointed for a special service or occasion.
- 8noun
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
"the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
- 9noun
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
"they are having a special on pork chops"
- 10noun
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
- 11adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
"he paid especial attention to her"
"exceptional kindness"
Synonyms
- 12adjective
having a specific function or scope
"a special (or specific) role in the mission"
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- 13adjective
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
"the particular demands of the job"
"has a particular preference for Chinese art"
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- 14adjective
for a special service or occasion
"a special correspondent"
"a special adviser to the committee"
- 15adjective
first and most important
"his special interest is music"
"she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
Synonyms
- 16adjective
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
"a special kind of paint"
"a special medication for arthritis"
- 17adjective
added to a regular schedule
"a special holiday flight"
"put on special buses for the big game"
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