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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Chief in excellence.

A particular.

One appointed for a special service or occasion.

Pertaining to, or forming, a species or sort; as, the special characteristics of man; designed for a particular purpose; as, a special course of study; different from others; uncommon; particular; as, a special favor.

Specially.

Specially.

Of a species or sort: particular: distinctive: uncommon: designed for a particular purpose: confined to a particular subject.

Relating to a particular subject, individual.

Designating a species; distinctive; particular; specific.

Singular; unique; particular; specific; diffrential.

Designating a species or sort; particular; peculiar; designed for a particular purpose; extraordinary; for a particular subject; chief in excellence.

A person or thing specially appointed. Special grace, the renewing and sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit. Special pleading, the allegation of special new matter; pleading to gain a special point. Special verdict, one in which the facts of the case are found by the jury, and the law is submitted to the judges.

Pert. to a species or sort; particular; designed for a particular purpose; confined to some particular department or subject; extraordinary.

see Specific.