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special
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Adjective
  • added to a regular schedule
    • a special holiday flight
    • put on special buses for the big game
  • first and most important
    • his special interest is music
    • she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
  • having a specific function or scope
    • a special (or specific) role in the mission
  • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
    • a special kind of paint
    • a special medication for arthritis
  • 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?
  • for a special service or occasion
    • a special correspondent
    • a special adviser to the committee
    • had to get special permission for the event
  • 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
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
  • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
  • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
    • they are having a special on pork chops
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