special

spe-cial · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Designed for a particular purpose or person.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Exceptionally good or beloved.

  4. 4.

    (noun) A dish not on the regular menu.

  5. 5.

    (noun) A television program that is not part of a regular series.

Related words

Antonyms: common, general, ordinary, regular
See also: ordinary, particular, unique
Synonyms: exceptional, particular, specific, unique

Etymology

From Old French especial ("special, particular"), from Latin speciālis ("individual, particular"), from speciēs ("appearance, kind, species"), from specere ("to look at"). Related to species and specimen.