special

Adjective

• added to a regular schedule
  • a special holiday flight
    
  • put on special buses for the big game
    

• first and most important
  • his special interest is music
    
  • she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
    

• having a specific function or scope
  • a special (or specific) role in the mission
    

• adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
  • a special kind of paint
    
  • a special medication for arthritis
    

• 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?
    

• for a special service or occasion
  • a special correspondent
    
  • a special adviser to the committee
    
  • had to get special permission for the event
    

• unique or specific to a person or thing or category
  • 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
    

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
    

• a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

• a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
  • they are having a special on pork chops
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  extra , particular , limited , especial(a) , exceptional , particular(a) , peculiar(a) , special(a)