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.