special

Definitions of special in various dictionaries:

noun - a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

noun - a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

noun - a television production that features a particular person or work or topic

adj - unique or specific to a person or thing or category

adj - for a special service or occasion

adj - surpassing what is common or usual or expected

adj - adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

adj - having a specific function or scope

adj - first and most important

adj - added to a regular schedule

Surpassing what is common or usual; exceptional: a special occasion; a special treat.

Distinct among others of a kind: a special type of paint; a special medication for arthritis.

Primary: His special satisfaction comes from volunteer work.

Peculiar to a specific person or thing; particular: my own special chair; the special features of a computer.

Having a limited or specific function, application, or scope: a special role in the mission.

Arranged for a particular occasion or purpose: a special visit from her daughter.

Regarded with particular affection and admiration: a special friend.

Additional; extra: a special holiday flight.

Something arranged, issued, or appropriated to a particular service or occasion: rode to work on the commuter special.

A featured attraction, such as a reduced price: a special on salmon.

A single television production that features a specific work, a given topic, or a particular performer.

adj - of a distinct or particular kind or character

noun - a special person or thing