Synonyms for special

Similarity of adj special

7 senses of special

Sense 1:

particular(prenominal), peculiar(prenominal), special(prenominal)
specific (vs. general) (vs. nonspecific)

Sense 2:

special
extraordinary (vs. ordinary)

Sense 3:

especial(prenominal), exceptional, particular(prenominal), special
uncommon (vs. common)

Sense 4:

special
specialized (vs. unspecialized), specialised

Sense 5:

limited, special
specific (vs. general) (vs. nonspecific)

Sense 6:

particular, special
primary (vs. secondary)

Sense 7:

extra, special
unscheduled (vs. scheduled)