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.
Definitions
- adjective. Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
- adjective. Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
- adjective. Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
- adjective. 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.
- adjective. Chief in excellence.
- noun. A particular.
- noun. One appointed for a special service or occasion.
- noun. 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"
- noun. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
"they are having a special on pork chops"
- noun. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
- adjective. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
"he paid especial attention to her"
"exceptional kindness"
- adjective. having a specific function or scope
"a special (or specific) role in the mission"
- adjective. unique or specific to a person or thing or category
"the particular demands of the job"
"has a particular preference for Chinese art"
- adjective. for a special service or occasion
"a special correspondent"
"a special adviser to the committee"
- adjective. first and most important
"his special interest is music"
"she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
- adjective. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
"a special kind of paint"
"a special medication for arthritis"
- adjective. added to a regular schedule
"a special holiday flight"
"put on special buses for the big game"
Synonyms
especial, exceptional, particular, limited, peculiar, extra
Anagrams
Other playable words that use exactly the letters in special:
Common word forms
specials, specialer, specially, specialest, specialise, speciality, specialize, specialness
Words from these letters
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