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. (adj) 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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Definition of 'special' 
