specialcases

noun
UK /ˈspɛʃəl keɪsɪz/
US /ˈspɛʃəl keɪsɪz/

Special cases are times when the usual rule does not work and something different happens.

The teacher said there are special cases where students can turn in homework late.

SYNONYMS

exceptionsexemptionsodditiesoutliers

RELATED WORDS

rulesexceptionsconditionscircumstances

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Situations that need extra care or attention because they are unusual.

The doctor handles special cases like rare allergies.

3. In math or science, examples that do not follow the normal pattern.

Zero and negative numbers are special cases in this equation.

4. People or things treated differently from the rest of a group.

The airline makes special cases for passengers who need wheelchairs.