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special

adjective
  1. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
    “We paid special attention to them.”
    particular
  2. having a specific function or scope
    “a special (or specific) role in the mission”
    limited
  3. for a special service or occasion
    “a special correspondent”
  4. first and most important
    “My special interest is music.”
    particular
  5. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
    “a special kind of paint”
  6. added to a regular schedule
    “a special holiday flight”
    extra
  7. unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    particular
noun
  1. 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”
  2. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
    “they are having a special on pork chops”
  3. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant