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special vs specific

specific vs special

special and specific both are nouns.

special and specific both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
special Yes Yes No No
specific Yes Yes No No
special (noun) specific (noun)
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
special (adjective) specific (adjective)
for a special service or occasion (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
first and most important being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
having a specific function or scope stated explicitly or in detail
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
added to a regular schedule
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Difference between special and specific

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