Definitions
adjective
for a special service or occasion
“a special correspondent”
adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
“he paid especial attention to her”
adjective
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
“the special features of a computer”
adjective
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
“a special kind of paint”
noun
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
noun
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
“they are having a special on pork chops”
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”
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