special
nouns
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
"they are having a special on pork chops"
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
is a type of (narrower)
a particular item of prepared food
"she prepared a special dish for dinner"
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"
is a type of (narrower)
a program broadcast by television
adjectives
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"
is derived from
for a special service or occasion
"a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"
is derived from
is similar to
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
"extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature"
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?"
is derived from
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
"a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
is derived from
is similar to
developed or designed for a special activity or function
"a specialized tool"
having a specific function or scope
"a special (or specific) role in the mission"
is derived from
is derived from
first and most important
"his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
is derived from
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