Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Special

• (a.) Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
• (a.) Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
• (a.) Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
• (a.) 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.
• (a.) Chief in excellence.
• (n.) A particular.
• (n.) One appointed for a special service or occasion.

Synonyms of Special

• Particular
• Peculiar
• Especial
• Exceptional
• Particular
• Limited
• Particular
• Extra

Antonyms of Special

Homophones of Special