Special - Definition

adj 1: 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" [syn: particular(a),
peculiar(a), special(a)]
2: for a special service or occasion; "a special correspondent";
"a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special
permission for the event"
3: 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?" [syn: especial(a), exceptional,
particular(a), special]
4: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special
kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
5: having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific)
role in the mission" [syn: limited, special]
6: first and most important; "his special interest is music";
"she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her
volunteer work" [syn: particular, special]
7: added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put
on special buses for the big game" [syn: extra, special]
n 1: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced
price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a
special on pork chops"
2: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
3: 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"