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special
/'spɛʃəl/
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Definitions of special
  1. adjective
    added to a regular schedule
    "a special holiday flight" "put on special buses for the big game"

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    extra unscheduled
  2. adjective
    first and most important
    "his special interest is music" "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"

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    particular primary
  3. adjective
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
    "he paid especial attention to her" "a special occasion" "a special reason to confide in her" "what's so special about the year 2000?"

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    especial exceptional particular uncommon
  4. adjective
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    "the special features of a computer" "my own special chair"

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    particular peculiar specific
  5. adjective
    having a specific function or scope
    "a special (or specific) role in the mission"

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    limited specific
  6. adjective
    adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
    "a special kind of paint" "a special medication for arthritis"

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    specialised specialized
  7. noun
    a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
    type of:
    dish
  8. noun
    a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
    "they are having a special on pork chops"
    type of:
    offering offer
  9. 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"
  10. adjective
    for a special service or occasion
    "a special correspondent" "a special adviser to the committee" "had to get special permission for the event"

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    extraordinary
Examples of special
  • "a special holiday flight"
  • "put on special buses for the big game"
  • "his special interest is music"
  • "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
  • "he paid especial attention to her"
  • "a special occasion"
  • "a special reason to confide in her"
  • "what's so special about the year 2000?"
  • "the special features of a computer"
  • "my own special chair"
  • "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
  • "a special kind of paint"
  • "a special medication for arthritis"
  • "they are having a special on pork chops"
  • "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
  • "a special correspondent"
  • "a special adviser to the committee"
  • "had to get special permission for the event"
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