special

  1. Adjective.  Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
  2. Adjective.  Of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored.
  3. Adjective.  (euphemistic) Retarded; mentally handicapped.
  4. Adjective.  Constituting or relating to a species.
  5. Noun.  A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
  6. Noun.  (broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
  7. Noun.  (British, colloquial) A special constable.
  8. Noun.  Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.

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