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1. (noun) special a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising "they are having a special on pork chops" 2. (noun) special a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant 3. (noun) special a television production that features a particular person or work or topic "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight" 4. (adj) particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a) unique or specific to a person or thing or category "the particular demands of the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair" 5. (adj) special for a special service or occasion "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event" 6. (adj) especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), special surpassing what is common or usual or expected "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?" 7. (adj) special adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis" 8. (adj) limited, special having a specific function or scope "a special (or specific) role in the mission" 9. (adj) particular, special first and most important "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work" 10. (adj) extra, special added to a regular schedule "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
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