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Special

Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.

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Extraordinary 84% connected

Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

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Extraordinary 84% connected

Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Primary 84% connected

First in order of time or development or in intention; primitive; fundamental; original.

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Primary 84% connected

First in order of time or development or in intention; primitive; fundamental; original.

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Specific 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a species; characterizing or constituting a species; possessing the peculiar property or properties of a thing which constitute i…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Specific 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a species; characterizing or constituting a species; possessing the peculiar property or properties of a thing which constitute i…

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Uncommon 84% connected

Not common; unusual; infrequent; rare; hence, remarkable; strange; as, an uncommon season; an uncommon degree of cold or heat; uncommon courage.

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Uncommon 84% connected

Not common; unusual; infrequent; rare; hence, remarkable; strange; as, an uncommon season; an uncommon degree of cold or heat; uncommon courage.

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Broader term 3

Dish 76% connected

A vessel, as a platter, a plate, a bowl, used for serving up food at the table.

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Offer 76% connected

To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up.

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Offering 76% connected

of Offer

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Speciality 74% connected

A particular or peculiar case; a particularity.

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Speciality 74% connected

A particular or peculiar case; a particularity.

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Synonym 6

Especial 92% connected

Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial man…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Exceptional 92% connected

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Extra 92% connected

Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Limited 92% connected

of Limit

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Particular 92% connected

Relating to a part or portion of anything; concerning a part separated from the whole or from others of the class; separate; sole; single; individual…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Peculiar 92% connected

One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not possessed by others; of private, personal, or characteristic possession and use; not…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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