special

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/ˈspɛʃəl/ · spe-cial

Designed for a particular purpose or occasion; unique or distinct in relation to others.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Designed for a particular purpose or occasion; unique or distinct in relation to others.

کسی خاص مقصد یا موقع کے لیے بنایا گیا؛ دوسروں کے مقابلے میں منفرد یا ممتاز۔

خاص

khaas

Formal: خصوصی

Synonyms

uniquedistinctiveexceptionalمنفردخصوصیبے نظیر

Antonyms

ordinarycommonusualعاممشترکہمعمولی

Common Collocations

  • special occasion
  • special treatment
  • special attention

Example Sentences

This cake is for a special celebration.

یہ کیک خاص جشن کے لیے ہے۔

Yeh cake khaas jashn ke liye hai.

She received special recognition for her hard work.

اسے اپنی محنت کے لیے خاص ایوارڈ ملا۔

Usay apni mehnat ke liye khaas award mila.

There is a special exhibit at the museum this week.

اس ہفتے میوزیم میں خصوصی نمائش ہے۔

Is hafte museum mein khusoosi numaish hai.

Easily Confused With

specific:While both words denote distinctiveness, 'special' often implies uniqueness for certain situations, whereas 'specific' refers to details or particular attributes.

Word Family

specialist
nounماہر
specialize
verbخصوصی مہارت حاصل کرنا
specialization
nounخصوصی مہارت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'special' as something that stands out from the ordinary.

Imagine a sparkling star that represents something unique.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، دیکھو تو سرِ پیراہن کچھ خاص ہے

Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Dekho to sar-e-pirahen kuch khaas hai

Thousands of desires, each so intense that one could die for it; look, there's something special about the garment.

Mirza Ghalib, Divan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خاص باتیں خاص لوگوں کے لیے

Khaas baatein khaas logon ke liye

Special things are for special people.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "specialis" — particular, specific

First known use: 14th century

The term 'special' evolved through Middle English from the Old French 'special', adapting to denote distinctive attributes.