Special
WordNet
adjective
(1) 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?"
(2) Having a specific function or scope
"A special (or specific) role in the mission"
(3) For a special service or occasion
"A special correspondent"
"A special adviser to the committee"
"Had to get special permission for the event"
(4) First and most important
"His special interest is music"
"She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
(5) Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
"A special kind of paint"
"A special medication for arthritis"
(6) Added to a regular schedule
"A special holiday flight"
"Put on special buses for the big game"
noun
(7) 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"
(8) A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
"They are having a special on pork chops"
(9) A dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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Etymology
From from (from ). Used in English since the 13th century.
Adjective
- Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
- a special episode of a television series
- Of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored.
- Everyone is special to someone.
- Retarded; mentally handicapped
- Sometimes it feels like arguing on the Internet is like running in the Special Olympics
- Constituting or relating to a species.
- The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.
Noun
- A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered
- Unusual or exceptional episode of a series
- A special constable