
[Middle English, from Old French especial, from Latin speciālis, from speciēs, kind. See species.]
specially spe'cial·ly adv.A very abused English word in the information industry. Phrases such as "it is a special type of format" or "it uses a special code for that purpose" are found frequently in documentation. However, anything that is created to solve a problem is merely the solution. What makes something special is that it does the same job better and stands out among its peers, not that it just "does" the job. The way many people use the word, everything under the sun would be special because it exists. That may be true philosophically, but not for technical writing. See specialty software.
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Broadcast program that is not part of the regular broadcast schedule and is presented on a one-time basis. Usually the program is of special interest to the listening or viewing community. It may also be a dramatic showcase for known talent, or a spectacular production such as an awards presentation or a musical variety show. Because of the special nature of the program, a large audience is usually expected by the producer and sponsor. Therefore, commercial time will sell at a premium throughout the length of the presentation. See also one-shot.
adjective
Definition: distinctive
Antonyms: general
adj
Definition: distinguished, distinctive; important in own way
Antonyms: common, commonplace, general, indistinctive, normal, ordinary, undistinguished, unimportant, usual
adj
Definition: exceptional
Antonyms: ordinary
To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own.
— Anne Lindbergh
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Dansk (Danish)
adj. - særlig, speciel, special-, ekstra
n. - noget særligt, noget specielt, ekstranummer, dagens ret
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Nederlands (Dutch)
special, bijzonder, speciale aanbieding, bijzondere uitzending
Français (French)
adj. - spécial, exceptionnel, réservé, extraordinaire
n. - plat du jour, promotion, émission spéciale, train spécial, car spécial, (GB) civil habilité à remplir les fonctions d'un officier de police en cas d'urgence
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Deutsch (German)
n. - Sonderausgabe, Sonderzug
adj. - Sonder-, besonder
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Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - έκτακτος, έκτακτη έκδοση, έκτακτο δρομολόγιο
adj. - ειδικός, ιδιαίτερος, ξεχωριστός, έκτακτος, εξαιρετικός
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Italiano (Italian)
straordinario, speciale
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Português (Portuguese)
n. - particular, especial, específico (m)
adj. - extraordinário (m), excepcional
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Русский (Russian)
специальный, особенный, индивидуальный, нестандартный, определенный, экстренный выпуск, экстренный поезд, специальный корреспондент, сообщение специального корреспондента, специальная передача, письмо с нарочным, особая, резко сниженная цена, товар, продаваемый по резко сниженной цене
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Español (Spanish)
adj. - especial, específico, excelente, singular, particular
n. - tren especial, número extraordinario, carta urgente
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Svenska (Swedish)
n. - extraupplaga, extratåg, specialerbjudande
adj. - speciell, särskild, extra-
中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
特别的, 特殊的, 额外的, 增设的, 专门的, 专用的, 具体的, 特派员, 专刊, 专车
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中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
adj. - 特別的, 特殊的, 額外的, 增設的, 專門的, 專用的, 具體的
n. - 特派員, 專刊, 專車
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한국어 (Korean)
adj. - (종류, 성격이) 특별한, 전용의, 예외적인
n. - 특별한 사람, 특별 시험, (식료품의) 서비스 요리
日本語 (Japanese)
adj. - 特別の, 特殊な, 並外れた, 独特の, 専門の, 専攻の, 特別仕立ての, 臨時の, 特定の
n. - 特別なもの, 特派員, 特価
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العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) شىء أو شخص غير عادي (كقطار خاص أو شرطي مثلا), سلعه تباع بسعر مخفض (صفه) خاص, غير عادي
עברית (Hebrew)
adj. - מיוחד, טוב במיוחד, לא-רגיל, יוצא-דופן
n. - רכבת מיוחדת, מונית ספיישל, שוטר מיוחד, הוצאה מיוחדת, תחום מומחיות, מנת מיוחדת (בתפריט)
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