special
adj 1: unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the
particular demands of the job"; "has a paraticular
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)}]
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}]
6: first and most important; "his special interest is music";
"she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her
volunteer work" [syn: {particular}]
7: added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight";
"put on special buses for the big game" [syn: {extra}]
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"