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special



I - noun
1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising (Freq. 1)
- they are having a special on pork chops
Hypernyms:
offer, offering
2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
Hypernyms:
dish
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
Hypernyms:
television program, TV program, television show, TV show

II - adjective
1. unique or specific to a person or thing or category (Freq. 30)
- 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, peculiar
Similar to:
specific
Derivationally related forms:
specialness, particularity (for: particular)
2. for a special service or occasion (Freq. 20)
- a special correspondent
- a special adviser to the committee
- had to get special permission for the event
Similar to:
extraordinary
Derivationally related forms:
specialness
3. surpassing what is common or usual or expected (Freq. 7)
- 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, exceptional, particular
Similar to:
uncommon
Derivationally related forms:
specialness
4. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose (Freq. 6)
- a special kind of paint
- a special medication for arthritis
Similar to:
specialized, specialised
Derivationally related forms:
specialness
5. having a specific function or scope (Freq. 3)
- a special (or specific) role in the mission
Syn:
limited
Similar to:
specific
Derivationally related forms:
specialness, speciality
6. first and most important (Freq. 2)
- his special interest is music
- she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
Syn:
particular
Similar to:
primary
Derivationally related forms:
specialness, speciality
7. added to a regular schedule
- a special holiday flight
- put on special buses for the big game
Syn:
extra
Similar to:
unscheduled

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