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specialest

specialest is the superlative form of special.

Meaning of special

Adjective

special (comparative more special or specialer, superlative most special or specialest)

  1. Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
    • a special episode of a television series
  2. Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
    • Everyone is special to someone.
  3. Of or related to unconventional warfare.
    • special forces, special operations
  4. Appointed specifically to examine a single event or issue.
    • For the few times the U.S. Supreme Court has to actually try a case, they will appoint a special master to do so.
  5. Constituting or relating to a species.
    • Having seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.
    Synonyms:
    specific
  6. (euphemistic, not comparable) Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
    • special education, special needs

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Questions about specialest

What is specialest the superlative form of?
Specialest is the superlative form of special.

Words near specialest in the dictionary

  1. Speciale
  2. specialed
  3. specialer
  4. specialers
  5. Speciales
  6. specialest
  7. specialing
  8. specialisation
  9. specialisations
  10. specialise
  11. specialised

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