special

special
adjective
1》 better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
2》 designed for or belonging to a particular person, place, or event.
3》 used to denote education for children with particular needs.
noun
1》 something designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose.
    ↘a dish not on a regular menu but served on a particular day.
2》 a person assigned to a special duty.
Derivatives
specialness noun
Origin
ME: shortening of OFr. especial 'especial' or L. specialis, from species (see species).

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