Difference between Special and Unique

What is the difference between Special and Unique?

Special as an adjective is distinguished by a unique or unusual quality. while Unique as an adjective is being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

Special

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality. Of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored. Retarded; mentally handicapped Constituting or relating to a species.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered Unusual or exceptional episode of a series A special constable A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

Unique

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.(disputed) Of a rare quality.(disputed) Unusual.

We hope you now know whether to use Special or Unique in your sentence.

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