Definition of special character
: a symbol used in writing, typing, etc., that represents something other than a letter or number
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“Special character.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20character. Accessed 8 May. 2021.
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