special

Words with a similar base: especial, special

'special'

[special.n.01] as in: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

Examples:
they are having a special on pork chops

'special'

[special.n.02] as in: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g.

a restaurant

'special'

[special.n.03] as in: a television production that features a particular person or work or topic

Examples:
the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight

'special'

[particular.s.01] as in: unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Examples:
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

'special'

[special.s.02] as in: for a special service or occasion

Examples:
a special correspondent
a special adviser to the committee
had to get special permission for the event

'special'

[especial.s.01] as in: surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Examples:
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?

'special'

[special.s.04] as in: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

Examples:
a special kind of paint
a special medication for arthritis

'special'

[limited.s.05] as in: having a specific function or scope

Examples:
a special (or specific) role in the mission

'special'

[particular.s.04] as in: first and most important

Examples:
his special interest is music
she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work

'special'

[extra.s.02] as in: added to a regular schedule

Examples:
a special holiday flight
put on special buses for the big game

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