1 : adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
2 : first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
3 : having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
4 : added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
5 : unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the particular demands of the job"; "has a particular 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"
6 : 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?"
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1 : a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
