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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
− | [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] shortening of Old French ''especial'' or [[Latin]] ''specialis'', from ''species'' ‘''appearance''’ (see [[species]]) . | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] shortening of Old French ''especial'' or [[Latin]] ''specialis'', from ''species'' ‘''appearance''’ (see [[species]]) . |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century] | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: better, greater, or otherwise [[different]] from what is [[usual]]: they always made a special [[effort]] at [[Christmas]]. | | *1: better, greater, or otherwise [[different]] from what is [[usual]]: they always made a special [[effort]] at [[Christmas]]. |
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| *7: in [[mathematics]] denoting a group consisting of [[matrices]] of unit determinant. | | *7: in [[mathematics]] denoting a group consisting of [[matrices]] of unit determinant. |
| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_lighting stage lighting], a '''special''' refers to a lighting instrument that is used for a very specific [[purpose]], rather than being a part of a system of light such as an area light or color wash. It is typically, although not always, used alone, or at a higher level than the other instruments. Specials can also be used to highlight specific objects onstage, such as a piece of furniture, or to fill in gaps which are not covered by the less specific area lights. Specials can also be instruments used to create a very specific effect onstage, such as sunlight through a window, or the rotation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobo_(lighting) gobos]. Specials are generally placed on their own [[circuit]], dimmer, and channel so they can be independently controlled. | + | In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_lighting stage lighting], a '''special''' refers to a lighting instrument that is used for a very specific [[purpose]], rather than being a part of a system of light such as an area light or color wash. It is typically, although not always, used alone, or at a higher level than the other instruments. Specials can also be used to highlight specific objects onstage, such as a piece of furniture, or to fill in gaps which are not covered by the less specific area lights. Specials can also be instruments used to create a very specific effect onstage, such as sunlight through a window, or the rotation of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobo_(lighting) gobos]. Specials are generally placed on their own [[circuit]], dimmer, and channel so they can be independently controlled. |
| + | <center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Specialness''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Specialness '''''this link'''''].</center> |
| ==Quote== | | ==Quote== |
| Beyond the poor [[attraction]] of the ''special'' love [[relationship]], and always obscured by it, is the powerful attraction of [[the Father]] for [[the Sonship|His Son]]. There is no other love that can [[satisfy]] you, because there is no other [[love]]. This is the only love that is fully given and fully returned. Being complete, it asks nothing. Being wholly [[pure]], everyone joined in it has [[everything]]. This is not the basis for any relationship in which the ego enters. For every relationship on which the ego embarks is special. - [[15.7 The Needless Sacrifice|The Needless Sacrifice]] | | Beyond the poor [[attraction]] of the ''special'' love [[relationship]], and always obscured by it, is the powerful attraction of [[the Father]] for [[the Sonship|His Son]]. There is no other love that can [[satisfy]] you, because there is no other [[love]]. This is the only love that is fully given and fully returned. Being complete, it asks nothing. Being wholly [[pure]], everyone joined in it has [[everything]]. This is not the basis for any relationship in which the ego enters. For every relationship on which the ego embarks is special. - [[15.7 The Needless Sacrifice|The Needless Sacrifice]] |
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