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special

Syllabification: (spe·cial)

Pronunciation: /ˈspeSHəl/

Definition of special

better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual:they always made a special effort at Christmas
exceptionally good or precious:she’s a very special person
belonging specifically to a particular person or place:we want to preserve our town’s special character
designed or organized for a particular person, purpose, or occasion:we will return by special coaches
(of a subject) studied in particular depth.
used to denote education for children with particular needs, especially those with learning difficulties.
Mathematics denoting a group consisting of matrices of unit determinant.

a thing, such as an event, product, or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose:television’s election night specials
a dish not on the regular menu at a restaurant but served on a particular day.
informal a product or service offered at a temporarily reduced price.

Phrases

on special: available for sale at a reduced price:they have hamburger buns on special today

Middle English: shortening of Old French especial 'especial' or Latin specialis, from species 'appearance' (see species)

Definition of special in the British & World English dictionary

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