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# special

adjective (special, more special, most special); noun (a special, specials)

«special» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Special means different from usual, often better or more important: a special day. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#m1)
2. Special means for one particular person or purpose: special shoes for dancing. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#m2)
3. A special is a dish or offer available only for a short time: «today's special». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#m3)

### In the lessons

In everyday life, special occasions are birthdays, holidays and celebrations; special treats are not for every day. In school, «special educational needs» means extra help for some pupils. In science, special tools or gloves are needed for some jobs. Phrases: «nothing special» (ordinary), «special effects» (in films), «special offer» (cheaper price for a while).

### Examples

- Today is a special day — it's my birthday! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x1)
- You are special to me. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x2)
- You need special glasses to watch the eclipse. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x3)
- We wear special shoes for gymnastics. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x4)
- The café has a soup special today. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x5)
- Sweets are a special treat. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x6)
- The film had amazing special effects. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x7)
- The meal was nice, but nothing special. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x8)
- Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x9)

### Note

Spelled «-cial» (said «SPESH-ul»). Adverb: «specially» or «especially». In shops, «special offer» means a lower price, but check it really is cheaper.

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah it marks a chapter devoted to the Seven. Tradition links the Seven to the seven double letters, the planets and the days of the week. In the primary lessons: In everyday life, special occasions are birthdays, holidays and celebrations; special treats are not for every day. In school, «special educational needs» means extra help for some pupils. In science, special tools or gloves are needed for some jobs. Phrases: «nothing special» (ordinary), «special effects» (in films), «special offer» (cheaper price for a while).

### Examples

- This is the special chapter of the Heptad, the powers and properties of the Seven. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/special/#x1)

### Note

Spelled «-cial» (said «SPESH-ul»). Adverb: «specially» or «especially». In shops, «special offer» means a lower price, but check it really is cheaper.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «special» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«special» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/special.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «special» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/special/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«special» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/special.html) on Mova free.