Definition of special
- a. - Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or
sort.
- a. - Particular; peculiar; different from others;
extraordinary; uncommon.
- a. - Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion,
or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special
sermon.
- a. - Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action,
investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial
terms; a special branch of study.
- a. - Chief in excellence.
- n. - A particular.
- n. - One appointed for a special service or occasion.