Antonyms for most special


Grammar : Adj
Spell : spesh-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈspɛʃ əl


Definition of most special

Origin :
  • early 13c., "better than ordinary," from Old French especial, from Latin specialis "individual, particular," from species "appearance, kind, sort" (see species). Meaning "marked off from others by some distinguishing quality" is recorded from c.1300. In Middle English, also as a noun meaning "sweetheart, lover." Meaning "special train" is attested from 1866. Special effects first attested 1951. Special interests in U.S. political sense is from 1910. Special pleading first recorded 1680s.
  • adj distinguished, distinctive; important in own way

Synonyms for most special

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