Special

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1. Adjective

Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.

2. Adjective

Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.

3. Adjective

Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.

4. Adjective

Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.

5. Adjective

Chief in excellence.

6. Noun

A particular.

7. Noun

One appointed for a special service or occasion.

8. Noun

a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

9. Noun

a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"
Vocabulary classified under Education

10. Adjective

first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
Vocabulary classified under History
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