Special

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛʃ(ə)l/

Definitions of special

adjective Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide more information about a noun or pronoun by answering questions such as 'what kind?', 'how many?', or 'which one?'

Example Sentences

A1 My mom made a special cake for my birthday.

A2 I bought a special gift for my best friend's wedding.

B1 The hotel offers special rates for families with children.

B2 The restaurant is known for its special dishes that are not on the regular menu.

C1 The company organized a special event to celebrate its anniversary.

C2 The artist created a special exhibit featuring his latest works.

Examples of special in a Sentence

formal The company hosted a special event to celebrate its anniversary.

informal I'm planning a special surprise for my best friend's birthday.

slang That concert was lit, it was a special night for sure.

figurative Her smile was like a special kind of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of special

• past tense: specialized
• plural: specials
• comparative: more special
• superlative: most special
• present tense: special
• future tense: will be special
• perfect tense: have been special
• continuous tense: is being special
• singular: special
• positive degree: special
• infinitive: to special
• gerund: specializing
• participle: specialized

Origin and Evolution of special

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'special' originated from the Latin word 'specialis', which means 'individual, particular'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'special' has come to be used to describe something unique, exceptional, or distinct from others.