special needs

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Noun

special needs pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Needs for special care, services or accommodations for people with disabilities.
    The school has introduced provisions for pupils with special needs.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see special,‎ needs.

Adjective

special needs (comparative more special needs, superlative most special needs)

  1. (idiomatic, euphemistic, of a person) Having special needs (noun sense 1).

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