particular vs special

particular and special both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
particular	Yes	Yes	No	No
special	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, particular and special are synonyms defined as:

As adjectives, particular and special are synonyms defined as:

particular and special: unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Other synonyms of particular include peculiar.

As adjectives, particular and special are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of particular include especial, exceptional.

particular (noun)	special (noun)
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)	a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class	a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole	a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

particular (adjective)	special (adjective)
providing specific details or circumstances	for a special service or occasion
exacting especially about details	first and most important
first and most important	adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
unique or specific to a person or thing or category	having a specific function or scope
surpassing what is common or usual or expected	surpassing what is common or usual or expected
separate and distinct from others of the same group or category	added to a regular schedule
	unique or specific to a person or thing or category