special vs particular

special and particular both are nouns.

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

As adjectives, special and particular are synonyms defined as:

As adjectives, special and particular are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of special include especial, exceptional.

As adjectives, special and particular are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of special include peculiar.

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

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