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Special
/ˈspɛʃəl /
Different from what is usual or ordinary, often in a positive way.
Synonyms:
unique
distinctive
exceptional
particular
remarkable
Antonyms:
common
ordinary
general
usual
normal
Examples:
There were seven
special
rooms in the castle.
We wore
special
suits.
"Here is a
special
red heart.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word
specialis
, which signifies
particular
or
individual
, stemming from
species
, meaning
kind
or
form
.
Usage Statistics:
178 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
Hint:
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