special

Meanings

Noun

• a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
  • "they are having a special on pork chops"
• a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
• 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"

Adjective Satellite

• unique or specific to a person or thing or category
  • "the special features of a computer"
  • "my own special chair"
• for a special service or occasion
  • "a special correspondent"
  • "a special adviser to the committee"
  • "had to get special permission for the event"
• 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?"
• adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
  • "a special kind of paint"
  • "a special medication for arthritis"
• having a specific function or scope
  • "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
• first and most important
  • "his special interest is music"
  • "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
• added to a regular schedule
  • "a special holiday flight"
  • "put on special buses for the big game"

Synonyms

especial, exceptional, extra, limited, particular, peculiar