ALL meanings of special
spe·cial
S s - noun Technical meaning of special (language, specification) A specification language, developed at SRI around 1976, used to specify the abstract machines in Hierarchical Design Methodology (HDM). 1
- noun special In American English the adjective special is overwhelmingly more common than especial in all senses: He will be of special help if you can't understand the documentation. The reverse is true of the adverbs; here especially is by far the more common: He will be of great help, especially if you have trouble understanding the documentation. Only when the sense “specifically” is intended is specially more idiomatic: The machine was specially designed for use by a left-handed operator. 1
- adjective special of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key. 1
- adjective special being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. 1
- adjective special pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. 1
- adjective special having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger. 1
- adjective special distinguished or different from what is ordinary or usual: a special occasion; to fix something special. 1
- adjective special extraordinary; exceptional, as in amount or degree; especial: special importance. 1
- adjective special being such in an exceptional degree; particularly valued: a special friend. 1
- adjective special pertaining to people with singular needs or disabilities, or to their education: disabled students with special needs; state funding for special schools. 1
- noun special a special person or thing. 1
- noun special a train used for a particular purpose, occasion, or the like. 1
- adjective special exceptional 1
- noun special a special edition of a newspaper. 1
- adjective special specific, in particular 1
- noun special Theater. a spotlight reserved for a particular area, property, actor, etc.: Give me the coffin special. 1
- noun special offer 1
- noun special a temporary, arbitrary reduction in the price of regularly stocked goods, especially food; a particularly worthwhile offer or price: The special this week is on sirloin steaks. 1
- adjective special intimate 1
- noun special Television. a single program not forming part of a regular series. 1
- abbreviation SPECIAL superior 1
- noun special edition 1
- noun special TV programme 1
- adjective special Someone or something that is special is better or more important than other people or things. 0
- adjective special Special means different from normal. 0
- adjective special You use special to describe someone who is officially appointed or who has a particular position specially created for them. 0
- adjective special Special institutions are for people who have serious physical or mental problems. 0
- adjective special You use special to describe something that relates to one particular person, group, or place. 0
- countable noun special A special is a product, programme, or meal which is not normally available, or which is made for a particular purpose. 0
- adjective special distinguished, set apart from, or excelling others of its kind 0
- adjective special designed or reserved for a particular purpose 0
- adjective special not usual or commonplace 0
- adjective special particular or primary 0
- adjective special denoting or relating to the education of children with special needs 0
- noun special a special person or thing, such as an extra edition of a newspaper or a train reserved for a particular purpose 0
- noun special a dish or meal given prominence, esp at a low price, in a café, etc 0
- noun special a convict given special treatment on account of his education, social class, etc 0
- noun special an item in a store that is advertised at a reduced price; a loss leader 0
- verb special to advertise and sell (an item) at a reduced price 0
- adjective special of a kind different from others; distinctive, peculiar, or unique 0
- adjective special exceptional; extraordinary 0
- adjective special highly regarded or valued 0
- adjective special of or for a particular person, occasion, purpose, etc. 0
- adjective special not general or regular; specific or limited 0
- noun special a special person or thing; specif., a special train, edition, sale offer or item, etc. 0
- noun special a single TV program, not part of a regular series 0