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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
the special features of a computer
my own special chair
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for a special service or occasion
a special correspondent
a special adviser to the committee
had to get special permission for the event
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surpassing what is common or usual or expected
a special occasion
a special reason to confide in her
what's so special about the year 2000?
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adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
a special kind of paint
a special medication for arthritis
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having a specific function or scope
a special role in the mission
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first and most important
his special interest is music
she gets special satisfaction from her volunteer work
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added to a regular schedule
a special holiday flight
put on special buses for the big game
'special' - used as a noun
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a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
they are having a special on pork chops
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a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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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
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