special vs peculiar
peculiar vs specialspecial is a noun but peculiar is not a noun.
special and peculiar both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| special | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| peculiar | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
special and peculiar
are synonyms defined as:
- special and peculiar: unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Other synonyms of special include
particular.
| special (noun) | peculiar (noun) |
|---|---|
| a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising | |
| a television production that features a particular person or work or topic | |
| a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant |
| special (adjective) | peculiar (adjective) |
|---|---|
| for a special service or occasion | characteristic of one only; distinctive or special |
| first and most important | unique or specific to a person or thing or category |
| adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected |
| having a specific function or scope | markedly different from the usual; special |
| surpassing what is common or usual or expected | |
| added to a regular schedule | |
| unique or specific to a person or thing or category |
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