Special Definition–adjective | 1. | of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key. | | 2. | being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. | | 3. | pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. | | 4. | having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger. | | 5. | distinguished or different from what is ordinary or usual: a special occasion; to fix something special. | <
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Moment Definition–noun | 1. | an indefinitely short period of time; instant: I'll be with you in a moment. | | 2. | the present time or any other particular time (usually prec. by the): He is busy at the moment. | | 3. | a definite period or stage, as in a course of events; juncture: at this moment in history. | | 4. | importance or consequence: a decision of grea
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