special

special (http://definr.com/special)

     adj 1: unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the
            particular demands of the job"; "has a paraticular
            preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of
            sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to
            Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the
            special features of a computer"; "my own special
            chair" [syn: particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)]
     2: for a special service or occasion; "a special
        correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had
        to get special permission for the event"
     3: surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid
        especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a
        matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special
        occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's
        so special about the year 2000?" [syn: especial(a), exceptional,
         particular(a)]
     4: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special
        kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
     5: having a specific function or scope; "a special (or
        specific) role in the mission" [syn: limited]
     6: first and most important; "his special interest is music";
        "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her
        volunteer work" [syn: particular]
     7: added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight";
        "put on special buses for the big game" [syn: extra]
     n 1: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced
          price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having
          a special on pork chops"
     2: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
     3: 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"