Definitions
1.adjectiveDistinguished by a unique or unusual quality."a special episode of a television series"
2.adjectiveOf particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved."Everyone is special to someone."
3.adjectiveOf or related to learning or intellectual disabilities."He goes to a special school."
4.adjectiveConstituting or relating to a species."The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata."
5.adjectiveChief in excellence.
6.adjectiveOf or related to unconventional warfare, as in "special forces" and "special operations".
7.nounType or kind. (Compare race.)"the male species"
8.nounAn image, an appearance, a spectacle.
9.nounEither of the two elements of the Eucharist after they have been consecrated.
10.nounCoin, or coined silver, gold, or other metal, used as a circulating medium; specie.
11.nounA component part of compound medicine; a simple.
12.nounAn officinal mixture or compound powder of any kind; especially, one used for making an aromatic tea or tisane; a tea mixture.
13.adverbIn a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly
14.adverbFor a specific purpose or reason