Special

adjective

'spɛʃəl

Adjective

added to a regular schedule
“a special holiday flight”
“put on special buses for the big game”
Similar:Extra
first and most important
“his special interest is music”
“she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work”
Similar:Particular
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
“he paid especial attention to her”
“a special occasion”
“a special reason to confide in her”
Similar:EspecialExceptional Particular
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
“the special features of a computer”
“my own special chair”
Similar:Particular Peculiar
having a specific function or scope
“a special (or specific) role in the mission”
Similar:Limited
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
“a special kind of paint”
“a special medication for arthritis”
for a special service or occasion
“a special correspondent”
“a special adviser to the committee”
“had to get special permission for the event”

a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
“they are having a special on pork chops”
Type of:OfferingOffer
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 dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
Type of:Dish