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[ adjective ] unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Synonyms Examples "the particular demands of the job" "has a paraticular preference for Chinese art" "an expression peculiar to Canadians" "rights peculiar to the rich" "my own special chair" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)Several dentists and patients with special dental problems have experimented with the device . (The Christian Science Monitor,...)His bel_canto style gave the performance a special distinction . (Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)It will be recalled from the discussion in Section 7 that the position of the `` right '' , as represented by Barth , rests_on the following thesis : The only tenable alternative to Bultmann 's position is a theology that ( 1 ) rejects or at_least qualifies his unconditioned demand for demythologization and existential interpretation ; ( 2 ) accepts instead a special biblical hermeneutics or method of interpretation ; and ( 3 ) in so doing , frees itself to give appropriate emphasis to the event Jesus_Christ by means of statements that , from Bultmann 's point_of_view , are mythological . (Tristram P. Coffin, "Folklore in the American Twentieth...)And while every writer must be dealt with as a special case , the interested student will want to ask himself a number of questions about each . (James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)The only effect of lack of a center would then be to release the hydrogen_atoms to occupy general , rather_than special , positions along the [ 111 ] axis . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] for a special service or occasion
Examples "a special correspondent" "a special adviser to the committee" "had to get special permission for the event" Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)The bill is designed to provide special schooling for more deaf students in the scholastic age at a reduced cost to the state . The third amended the enabling_act for creation of the Lamar_county Hospital_District , for which a special constitutional amendment previously was adopted . Marshall_Formby of Plainview , former chairman of the Texas_Highway_Commission , suggested a plan to fill by appointment future vacancies in the Legislature and Congress , eliminating the need for costly special elections . (The Dallas Morning News,...)The Texas_Aggies got a day_off Monday - a special gift from Coach Jim_Myers for its conference victory last Saturday night , but Myers announced that halfback George_Hargett , shaken_up in the Tech game , would not play against Trinity Saturday . (The New York Times,...)With the announcement of a `` special achievement award '' to William_A._Bill_Shea , the awards list was completed yesterday for Sunday night 's thirty-eighth annual dinner and show of the New_York Chapter , Baseball_Writers_Association_of_America , at the Waldorf-Astoria_Hotel . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Synonyms Examples "he paid especial attention to her" "exceptional kindness" "a matter of particular and unusual importance" "a special occasion" "a special reason to confide in her" "what's so special about 2000?" Used in print (Robert E. Lane, The Liberties of Wit: Humanism, Critici...)Two facets of this aspect of the literary process have special significance for our time . But there is one in_particular which , it seems to me , deserves special attention . (Dell Shannon, The Ace of Spades....)I tell you , I know how it is with you , my friend , I sympathize , and I 'll make it a special point - a special favor - get_in_touch , and get some stuff just for you . I tell you , I know how it is with you , my friend , I sympathize , and I 'll make it a special point - a special favor - get_in_touch , and get some stuff just for you . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Examples "a special kind of paint" "a special medication for arthritis" Used in print (Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)It will be recalled from the discussion in Section 7 that the position of the `` right '' , as represented by Barth , rests_on the following thesis : The only tenable alternative to Bultmann 's position is a theology that ( 1 ) rejects or at_least qualifies his unconditioned demand for demythologization and existential interpretation ; ( 2 ) accepts instead a special biblical hermeneutics or method of interpretation ; and ( 3 ) in so doing , frees itself to give appropriate emphasis to the event Jesus_Christ by means of statements that , from Bultmann 's point_of_view , are mythological . (Jack Kaplan, "The Health Machine Menace: Therapy by...)He milks the latest scientific advances , translating them into his own special Buck_Rogers vocabulary to huckster his fake machines as a cure-all for everything from hay_fever to sexual impotence and cancer . (Ross E. McKinney and Howard Edde, "Aerated...)A series of eight special tests were conducted at different rotor speeds to determine the oxygen transfer rate . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having a specific function or scope
Synonyms Examples "a special (or specific) role in the mission" Used in print (Legislation on Foreign Relations. Committee on Foreign...)There are hereby created in the Treasury of the United_States ( 1 ) a special fund to be known as the Yugoslav_Claims_Fund ; and ( 2 ) such other special funds as may , in the discretion of the Secretary_of_the_Treasury , be required each to be a claims fund to be known by the name of the foreign government which has entered into a settlement agreement with the Government of the United_States as described in subsection ( a ) of section 4 of_this Title . There are hereby created in the Treasury of the United_States ( 1 ) a special fund to be known as the Yugoslav_Claims_Fund ; and ( 2 ) such other special funds as may , in the discretion of the Secretary_of_the_Treasury , be required each to be a claims fund to be known by the name of the foreign government which has entered into a settlement agreement with the Government of the United_States as described in subsection ( a ) of section 4 of_this Title . There shall be covered into the Treasury to the credit of the proper special fund all funds hereinafter specified . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] first and most important
Synonyms Examples "his special interest is music" "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work" Used in print (Robert E. Lane, The Liberties of Wit: Humanism, Critici...)There is a second feature of the influences of literature , good literature , on emotional life which may have some special value for our time . (Frances and Richard Lockridge, Murder Has...)Failing to find what was wanted , as was most likely , check_out other guests , with special - but not exclusive - attention to those with rooms on the street . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
Examples "they are having a special on pork chops" Used in print (Breni James, Nights of the Kill....)Aside from the fact that business was slow this time_of_year and his one salesgirl was not the most enterprising , Mr._Phillips had no worries at_all , and he said as much to Gun_Matson , who sat across from him in civilian clothes , on a Jiffy-Couch-a-Bed , mauve velour , $ 79.89 nothing down special ! Related terms |
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[ adjective ] added to a regular schedule
Synonyms Examples "a special holiday flight" "put on special buses for the big game" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (food) a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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[ noun ] (television,performing arts) a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
Examples "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight" Related terms |
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