Hyphenation of special

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word special? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

spe-cial

Definitions of special:

1.
A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
They are having a special on pork chops
2.
A dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
3.
A television production that features a particular person or work or topic
The last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
4.
Unique or specific to a person or thing or category
The particular demands of the job Has a particular preference for Chinese art A peculiar bond of sympathy between them An expression peculiar to Canadians Rights peculiar to the rich The special features of a computer My own special chair
5.
For a special service or occasion
A special correspondent A special adviser to the committee Had to get special permission for the event
6.
Surpassing what is common or usual or expected
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 the year 2000?
7.
Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
A special kind of paint A special medication for arthritis
8.
Having a specific function or scope
A special (or specific) role in the mission
9.
First and most important
His special interest is music She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
10.
Added to a regular schedule
A special holiday flight Put on special buses for the big game

Synonyms of special:

adj particular, peculiar, specific
adj extraordinary
adj especial, exceptional, particular, uncommon
adj specialized, specialised
adj limited, specific
adj particular, primary
adj extra, unscheduled
noun offer, offering
noun dish
nountelevision program, TV program, television show, TV show

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