special

1. a. Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort. Source: opted

2. a. Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon. Source: opted

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

4. a. 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. Source: opted

5. a. Chief in excellence. Source: opted

6. n. A particular. Source: opted

7. n. One appointed for a special service or occasion. Source: opted

8. adj. unique or specific to a person or thing or category Source: wordnet

9. adj. for a special service or occasion Source: wordnet

10. adj. surpassing what is common or usual or expected Source: wordnet

11. adj. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose Source: wordnet

12. adj. having a specific function or scope Source: wordnet

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