special


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special
n. reduced price, sale on specific items; extra newspaper edition; something that is used for a particular purpose or occasion; television program focusing on a specific topic (not part of a regular series)
 
adj. unusual, exceptional, unique; specific, particular; limited; highly valued

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Special
Special or specials may refer to:


Music

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Noun
1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"
(hypernym) offer, offering
2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
(hypernym) dish
3. a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
(hypernym) television program, TV program, television show, TV show

Adjective
1. unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the particular demands of the job"; "has a paraticular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"
(synonym) particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
(similar) specific
2. for a special service or occasion; "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"
(similar) extraordinary
3. surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
(synonym) especial(a), exceptional, particular(a)
(similar) uncommon
4. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
(similar) specialized, specialised
5. having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
(synonym) limited
(similar) specific
6. first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
(synonym) particular
(similar) primary
7. added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
(synonym) extra
(similar) unscheduled


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spécial
adj. special, particular; extraordinary, distinctive, peculiar

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special
n. zvláštní vydání/produkt/program apod.; specialita
 
příd.jm. zvláštní; výjimečný