special

US /ˈspeʃ.əl/
UK /ˈspeʃ.əl/
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1.

better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual

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This is a special occasion.
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She has a special talent for music.
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exceptionaldistinctiveuniqueunusualextraordinary
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ordinarycommonnormal
2.

designed or provided for a particular purpose

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This tool is for special tasks.
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He received special training.
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specificparticulardedicatedpurpose-built
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generaluniversal
1.

a special broadcast or program

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The TV station aired a special on climate change.
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Tonight's special is a documentary.
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episodefeatureprogram
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regularstandard
2.

a dish or item of food prepared in a particular way or for a particular occasion

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The chef's special today is roasted duck.
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They ordered the restaurant's daily special.
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dishmenu itemfeature
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regularstandard
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specializedspeciallyspecializespecialityspecial effectsspecial schoolspecial education