special
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/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/
English
Definitions
noun
- A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.“We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.”
- One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.“Today's special is our tuna melt on rye.”
- Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.“Did you see the Christmas special?”
- A special constable.
verb
- (nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.
adjective
- Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.“a special episode of a television series”
- Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.“Everyone is special to someone.”
- Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.“He goes to a special school.”
- Constituting or relating to a species.“The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.”
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