special

Noun
  1. A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising (synset 107181502)
    "they are having a special on pork chops"
    is a type of: offer, offering - something offered (as a proposal or bid)
  2. A dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant (synset 107595818)
    is a type of: dish - a particular item of prepared food
  3. A television production that features a particular person or work or topic (synset 107030648)
    "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
    is a type of: television program, television show, tv program, tv show - a program broadcast by television
Adjective
  1. Unique or specific to a person or thing or category (synset 301107719)
    "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"
    similar to: specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
    same as: particular, peculiar
  2. For a special service or occasion (synset 301683388)
    "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"
    similar to: extraordinary - beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
  3. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected (synset 300490174)
    "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?"
    similar to: uncommon - not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
    same as: especial, exceptional, particular
  4. Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose (synset 302285760)
    "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
    similar to: specialised, specialized - developed or designed for a special activity or function
  5. Having a specific function or scope (synset 301107537)
    "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
    similar to: specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
    same as: limited
  6. First and most important (synset 301859156)
    "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
    similar to: primary - of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
    same as: particular
  7. Added to a regular schedule (synset 302375887)
    "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
    similar to: unscheduled - not scheduled or not on a regular schedule
    same as: extra

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