special

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Pronunciation
/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

Example Sentences
  • We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.
2 Definition

One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.

Example Sentences
  • Today's special is our tuna melt on rye.
3 Definition

Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

Example Sentences
  • Did you see the Christmas special?
4 Definition

A special constable.

5 Definition

Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.

Example Sentences
  • Thousands came to see the special that carried the President's coffin.
6 Definition

Any unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient.

7 Definition

A correspondent; a journalist sent to the scene of an event to report back.

8 Definition

A dispatch sent back by a special correspondent.

9 Definition

A light that illuminates a specific person or thing on the stage.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

Example Sentences
  • a special episode of a television series
2 Definition

Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

Example Sentences
  • Everyone is special to someone.
3 Definition

Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

Example Sentences
  • He goes to a special school.
4 Definition

Constituting or relating to a species.

Example Sentences
  • The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.
5 Definition

Chief in excellence.

6 Definition

Of or related to unconventional warfare, as in "special forces" and "special operations".