Special and Surplus

Special

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

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

Surplus

Surplus adjective - Being over what is needed.

Special and surplus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Special" instead an adjective "Surplus".

Nearby Word: surplusage
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