Special and Specifically

Special

Special adjective - Being the one or ones of a class with no other members.

Specifically and special are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Specifically" instead an adverb "Special".

Specifically

Specifically adverb - In regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail.

Special and specifically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Special" instead an adverb "Specifically".

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