special

/ˈspe-shəl/

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French especial, from Latin specialis individual, particular, from species species

adjective

  1. distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior

  2. held in particular esteem

  3. readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique

special especial specific particular individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.

noun

  1. one that is used for a special service or occasion

  2. something (such as a television program) that is not part of a regular series

  3. a featured dish at a restaurant

caught the commuter special to work

noun

  1. a specific tax levied on private property to meet the cost of public improvements that enhance the value of the property