# special (quality)

A thing that is different from others and is valued.

- Computed level: L10 (depth in the emergence graph, not abstraction)
- Status: review  ·  Domain: core  ·  Arena: core

## Emergence
**Emerges from:** [difference](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-difference.relation), [others](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-others.distinct-entities), [value](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-value.worth)

**Through:** Difference from others and the worth assigned to that distinctness combine to make something regarded as special.

**Novel properties:**
- distinctiveness with positive regard
- perceived uniqueness with value
- preferred status due to variation

## Examples
- The Higgs boson has a non-zero mass value, unlike most elementary particles, making it pivotal in the Standard Model. *(physics)*
- The 1944 German Enigma machine at Bletchley Park was unique among cipher devices for its six-rotor configuration and operational use. *(computing)*
- The Hope Diamond, weighing 45.52 carats, is distinguished by its rare blue color and historical provenance. *(economics)*

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*Structured data: https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-special.quality.json*  
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