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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