special or specific?
BTW, which phrases of by examples or by example should I use in above line?
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From Mirriam-Webster special 1: distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior <our special blend>2: held in particular esteem <a special friend>3 a: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique<they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving> b: of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific4: being other than the usual : additional, extra5: designed for a particular purpose or occasion specific 1 a: constituting or falling into a specifiable category b: sharing or being those properties of something that allow it to be referred to a particular category2 a: restricted to a particular individual, situation, relation, or effect <a disease specific to horses> b: exerting a distinctive influence (as on a body part or a disease) <specific antibodies>3: free from ambiguity : accurate<a specific statement of faith>4: of, relating to, or constituting a species and especially a biological species5 a: being any of various arbitrary physical constants and especially one relating a quantitative attribute to unit mass, volume, or area b: imposed at a fixed rate per unit (as of weight or count) <specific import duties>— compare ad valorem Example for you. I want a special dress for my prom. I want it to be red and lacy.
- From Mirriam-Webster special 1: distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior <our special blend>2: held in particular esteem <a special friend>3 a: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique<they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving> b: of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific4: being other than the usual : additional, extra5: designed for a particular purpose or occasion specific 1 a: constituting or falling into a specifiable category b: sharing or being those properties of something that allow it to be referred to a particular category2 a: restricted to a particular individual, situation, relation, or effect <a disease specific to horses> b: exerting a distinctive influence (as on a body part or a disease) <specific antibodies>3: free from ambiguity : accurate<a specific statement of faith>4: of, relating to, or constituting a species and especially a biological species5 a: being any of various arbitrary physical constants and especially one relating a quantitative attribute to unit mass, volume, or area b: imposed at a fixed rate per unit (as of weight or count) <specific import duties>— compare ad valorem Example for you.
- I want a special dress for my prom.
- I want it to be red and lacy.
- I want a specific dress for my prom.
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From Mirriam-Webster
special 1: distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior <our special blend>2: held in particular esteem <a special friend>3 a: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique<they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving> b: of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific4: being other th
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Oh, this must be special day for me, so wonderful!
You must begin to do such a thing on a specific day; otherwise,...
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Nona The BritFrom Mirriam-Webster
special 1: distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior <our special blend>2: held in particular esteem <a spe
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