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Definition of Special

1. Noun. A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising. "They are having a special on pork chops"

2. Adjective. Unique or specific to a person or thing or category. "My own special chair"

3. Noun. A dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant.

4. Adjective. For a special service or occasion. "Had to get special permission for the event"

5. Noun. 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"

6. Adjective. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. "What's so special about the year 2000?"

7. Adjective. Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose. "A special medication for arthritis"

8. Adjective. Having a specific function or scope. "A special (or specific) role in the mission"

9. Adjective. First and most important. "She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"

10. Adjective. Added to a regular schedule. "Put on special buses for the big game"

Definition of Special

1. a. Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.

2. n. A particular.

Definition of Special

1. Adjective. Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality. ¹

2. Adjective. Of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored. ¹

3. Adjective. (euphemistic) Retarded; mentally handicapped ¹

4. Adjective. Constituting or relating to a species. ¹

5. Noun. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered. ¹

6. Noun. (broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series ¹

7. Noun. (British colloquial) A special constable. ¹

8. Noun. Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Special

1. of a distinct or particular kind or character [adj -CIALER, -CIALEST] / a special person or thing [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Special

spearwort spearworts speary speat speats spec spec home spec homes spec script spec scripts

specced speccies speccing speccy specht special (current term) special(a) special K special act special agent

special anatomy special aquatic site special attack special attacks special constable special constables special contract special court-martial special creation

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