Special Treatment

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛʃəl ˈtɹit.mənt/

Definitions of special treatment

noun the action of treating someone or something in a special way

Example Sentences

A1 She received special treatment on her birthday.

A2 The VIP guests were given special treatment at the event.

B1 Employees should not expect special treatment just because they are friends with the boss.

B2 The athlete demanded special treatment from the coach, causing tension within the team.

C1 The politician was accused of receiving special treatment in exchange for favors.

C2 The celebrity demanded special treatment wherever they went, causing disruptions and chaos.

Examples of special treatment in a Sentence

formal The CEO's son received special treatment by being given a high-ranking position in the company.

informal She always gets special treatment because she's the boss's favorite.

slang He's always getting the VIP treatment because he knows the owner.

figurative The cat demanded special treatment by refusing to eat anything but gourmet food.

Grammatical Forms of special treatment

• past tense: received special treatment
• plural: special treatments
• comparative: more special treatment
• superlative: most special treatment
• present tense: receives special treatment
• future tense: will receive special treatment
• perfect tense: has received special treatment
• continuous tense: is receiving special treatment
• singular: special treatment
• positive degree: special treatment
• infinitive: to receive special treatment
• gerund: receiving special treatment
• participle: special treatment

Origin and Evolution of special treatment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'special treatment' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'special treatment' referred to a unique or exceptional form of care or consideration given to someone. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass negative connotations, such as preferential treatment or unfair advantages given to certain individuals.