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Definition special

Etymology

From Middle English *special, especial, especiall, from Old French especial (whence also French spécial), from Latin specialis (from species, speciei).

Adjective

special (comparative more special or specialer, superlative most special or specialest)

1. Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
2. Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.
3. (euphemistic) Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.
4. Constituting or relating to a species.
5. Chief in excellence.
6. (military) Of or related to special forces.

Noun

special (plural specials)

1. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
2. One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.
3. (broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
4. (Britain, colloquial) A special constable.
5. Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.
6. (video games) A special move.
7. Any unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient.
8. (journalism) A correspondent; a journalist sent to the scene of an event to report back.
9. (journalism) A dispatch sent back by a special correspondent.

Verb

special (third-person singular simple present specials, present participle specialing or specialling, simple past and past participle specialed or specialled)

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

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