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1.AdjectiveDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality."a special episode of a television series; her special blend of spices"
2.AdjectiveOf particular value or interest; dear; beloved."Everyone is special to someone.; his special friend of many years, Bill"
3.AdjectiveOf or related to unconventional warfare."special forces, special operations"
4.AdjectiveAppointed specifically to examine a single event or issue."For the few times the U.S. Supreme Court has to actually try a case, they will appoint a special master to do so.; After the Watergate break in, a special prosecutor was appointed."
5.AdjectiveConstituting or relating to a species."Having seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata."
6.AdjectiveOf or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities."special education, special needs; He goes to a special school.; What do you mean, you don't understand the sign? What are you, special?"
7.AdjectiveStupid, lacking intelligence."What do you mean, you don't understand the sign? What are you, special?"
8.AdjectiveOf, being, or pertaining to sexual intercourse or the genitals."The parents told the kids not to bother them during special time.; The girl said the man had tried to touch her special place."
9.AdjectiveOf, being, or pertaining to sexual intercourse or the genitals."The parents told the kids not to bother them during special time.; The girl said the man had tried to touch her special place."
10.AdjectiveInfused with a drug, especially marijuana; being an edible.
11.NounA reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered; the thing thus sold."We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.; I didn't have much money, so I bought the special."
12.NounA meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual."Today's dinner special is wild salmon, which we don't normally get a chance to offer.; The Tuesday lunch special is our tuna melt on rye."
13.NounUnusual or exceptional episode of a series."Did you see the Christmas special?"
14.NounA special constable.
15.NounAnything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled."Thousands came to see the special that carried the President's coffin."
16.NounAny unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient.
17.NounAn award, typically a free game, that is made available to the player upon reaching or completing a major objective in a pinball game.
18.NounA journalist sent to the scene of an event to report back.
19.NounA dispatch sent back by a special correspondent.
20.NounA light that illuminates a specific person or thing on the stage.
21.NounOne of certain mixed-breed dogs."Singapore Special; Darwin special"
22.NounA racehorse predicted to win; a sure thing.
23.VerbTo supervise a patient one-on-one.