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especial (i SPESH uhl) (adjective)
Distinctive, noteworthy, personal, of special significance: In the speech, the college president paid especial attention to the awards the research department had achieved.
spacial, spatial (SPAY shuhl) (adjective)
A description of the three dimensional spaces in which objects have relative direction or position: To be a competent artist, you need to have a good sense of spacial relationships.
special (SPESH uhl) (adjective)
Unusual and readily distinguishable from other objects or individuals or events: The two little girls were special friends and played together all the time.
It was an especial honor to listen to the professor talk about spacial relationships in architecture.
It was a special moment to see my favorite building highlighted in the discussion.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group E; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
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special (adjective)
1. A reference to something that is surpassing or exceeding what is common or usual; exceptional: "Pamela was asked to come to Ron's special birthday party."
2. Related to that which is distinct among others of a kind: "Adrian used a special type of paint for the doors of his house."
2. Related to that which is distinct among others of a kind: "Adrian used a special type of paint for the doors of his house."
"The doctor recommended a special medication for Neil's illness."
3. Descriptive of something that is primary: "Martha's special satisfaction comes from doing volunteer work at the local food bank for homeless people."
4. Referring to something that has a limited or specific function, application, or scope: "Claude had a special role in the drama."
5. Arranged for a particular occasion or purpose: "Julie's mother was preparing for a special visit from her daughter and children."
6. That which is regarded with particular affection and admiration: "Amy was happy to see her special friend again after so many years".
7. Some kind of additional quality or which is beyond the normal: "The airline was advertising a special price for their holiday-luxury flights."
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spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective
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(a dog with a special talent for human words)
(completed units of words that contain word entries that have both enhanced definitions and appropriate usages in context sentences while units of compositions presents additional information about specific words or topics)
(Illustrations with special Word Info copyright notice)
(enjoying words with special points of view, sometimes humorous, and which are not found in a "regular" dictionary)
(a journal entry about special topics regarding "brain strain" and "hypersomnia")
(Special kinds of "flesh-eating" or insect-eating plants)
(The special features of folivorous existence)
(Latin: bottom, base; and with special reference to financial applications, "piece of land")
(special selections of presentations dealing with health)
(Special Mickey Bach images for the holiday season)
(information from a global perspective)
(with special implications)
(a list of special poems)
(results of special attractions)
(list of articles and special information about RFID)
(words which identify Roman terms referring to people and other topics; especially, those appearing in Those about to Die)
(units that should be seen because of their important content, illustrations, quizzes, and links to any additional related information)
(Greek > Latin: a peculiarity in language or special presentations)
Word Entries containing the term:
“special”
Completed Units of Special Compositions, Topics, or Subjects that Provide Special Information
Completed Units of Special Compositions.
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Completed Units of Words and Special Compositions about Words
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(this is an over-all listing of the special groups of topics listed on this site)
(just a few of the many important words with several applications in common practice and referring to special technical and scientific operations)
(generally, flowering plants have special parts that make it possible for them to exist)
(knowledge about special topics that enhance a person's understanding about certain words)
(Special presentations that will entertain you.)
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“special”
The detailed anatomy of specific organs or groups of organs and tissues as they are related to each other by their particular functions: Special anatomy is a branch of anatomy that deals with certain organs or parts of the body.
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Anatomy and Related Anatomical Terms
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special senses (pl) (noun)
The eyes and ears are special senses that receive visual and auditory information and transmits it to the brain for physical functions.
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Body Systems and Functions of the Various Parts of the Body
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