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special
('sp/E//S//@/l
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adjective (a)
- Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising(noun.communication)Example:
They are having a special on pork chops.
source: wordnet30 - a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant(noun.food)source: wordnet30
- a television production that features a particular person or work or topic(noun.communication)Example:
The last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight.
source: wordnet30 - A particular.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- unique or specific to a person or thing or category(adj.all)Example:
The special features of a computer.
My own special chair.
source: wordnet30 - for a special service or occasion(adj.all)Example:
A special correspondent.
A special adviser to the committee.
Had to get special permission for the event.
source: wordnet30 - surpassing what is common or usual or expected(adj.all)Example:
He paid especial attention to her.
A special occasion.
A special reason to confide in her.
What's so special about the year 2000?.
source: wordnet30 - adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose(adj.all)Example:
A special kind of paint.
A special medication for arthritis.
source: wordnet30 - having a specific function or scope(adj.all)Example:
A special (or specific) role in the mission.
source: wordnet30 - first and most important(adj.all)Example:
His special interest is music.
She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
source: wordnet30 - added to a regular schedule(adj.all)Example:
A special holiday flight.
Put on special buses for the big game.
source: wordnet30
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