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n. reduced price, sale on specific items; extra newspaper edition; something that is used for a particular purpose or occasion; television program focusing on a specific topic (not part of a regular series) adj. unusual, exceptional, unique; specific, particular; limited; highly valued | ||||
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Special Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SPECIAL
A SRI specification language. [HDM?]
["SPECIAL - A Specification and Assertion Language", L. Robinson et al, TR CSL-46, SRI, Jan 1987].
A SRI specification language. [HDM?]
["SPECIAL - A Specification and Assertion Language", L. Robinson et al, TR CSL-46, SRI, Jan 1987].
Special Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Special
(n.)
One appointed for a special service or occasion.
(n.)
A particular.
(a.)
Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
(a.)
Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
(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.
(a.)
Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
(n.)
One appointed for a special service or occasion.
(n.)
A particular.
(a.)
Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
(a.)
Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
(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.
(a.)
Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
| WordNet 2.0 |
special
Noun
1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"
(hypernym) offer, offering
2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
(hypernym) dish
3. a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
(hypernym) television program, TV program, television show, TV show
Adjective
1. unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the particular demands of the job"; "has a paraticular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"
(synonym) particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
(similar) specific
2. for a special service or occasion; "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"
(similar) extraordinary
3. surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
(synonym) especial(a), exceptional, particular(a)
(similar) uncommon
4. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
(similar) specialized, specialised
5. having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
(synonym) limited
(similar) specific
6. first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
(synonym) particular
(similar) primary
7. added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
(synonym) extra
(similar) unscheduled
Noun
1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"
(hypernym) offer, offering
2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
(hypernym) dish
3. a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"
(hypernym) television program, TV program, television show, TV show
Adjective
1. unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the particular demands of the job"; "has a paraticular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"
(synonym) particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
(similar) specific
2. for a special service or occasion; "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"
(similar) extraordinary
3. surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
(synonym) especial(a), exceptional, particular(a)
(similar) uncommon
4. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"
(similar) specialized, specialised
5. having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
(synonym) limited
(similar) specific
6. first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
(synonym) particular
(similar) primary
7. added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
(synonym) extra
(similar) unscheduled
| Australian Slang |
Special
discounted item in a store
discounted item in a store
Special K
drug ketamine (humorous reference to the breakfast cereal “Special K”)
| hEnglish - advanced version |
special
special
\spe"cial\ (?), a. [l. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality: cf. f. spécial. see species, and cf. especial.]
1. of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort. a special is called by the schools a "species". watts.
2. particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon. our savior is represented everywhere in scripture as the special patron of the poor and the afficted. to this special evil an improvement of style would apply a special redress.
3. appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of parliament or of congress; a special sermon.
4. 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.
5. chief in excellence. [obs.] the king hath drawn the special head of all the land together.
special
administration (law), an administration limited to certain specified effects or acts, or one granted during a particular time or the existence of a special cause, as during a controversy respecting the probate of a will, or the right of administration, etc.
special
agency, an agency confined to some particular matter.
special
bail,
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special forces
special administration
special issue
special partner
saturday-night special
special jury
special bail
special property
special homology
special pleading
special plea in bar
special agent
special orders
special partnership
u s army special forces
special session
special constable
special damage
special statute
in special
special deposit
special law
special agency
special demurrer
special pleader
special injuction
special verdict
special
\spe"cial\ (?), a. [l. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality: cf. f. spécial. see species, and cf. especial.]
1. of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort. a special is called by the schools a "species". watts.
2. particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon. our savior is represented everywhere in scripture as the special patron of the poor and the afficted. to this special evil an improvement of style would apply a special redress.
3. appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of parliament or of congress; a special sermon.
4. 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.
5. chief in excellence. [obs.] the king hath drawn the special head of all the land together.
special
administration (law), an administration limited to certain specified effects or acts, or one granted during a particular time or the existence of a special cause, as during a controversy respecting the probate of a will, or the right of administration, etc.
special
agency, an agency confined to some particular matter.
special
bail,
similar words(27)
special forces
special administration
special issue
special partner
saturday-night special
special jury
special bail
special property
special homology
special pleading
special plea in bar
special agent
special orders
special partnership
u s army special forces
special session
special constable
special damage
special statute
in special
special deposit
special law
special agency
special demurrer
special pleader
special injuction
special verdict
Special Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Power Of Atty, Special
POWER OF ATTY, SPECIAL - A document under which a grantor gives an agent a limited number of specific powers to act on behalf of the grantor.
POWER OF ATTY, SPECIAL - A document under which a grantor gives an agent a limited number of specific powers to act on behalf of the grantor.
Special Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms |
SPECIAL
A lantern within the lighting rig which is required for a specific moment or effect within the performance, and is not part of the general cover lighting.
A lantern within the lighting rig which is required for a specific moment or effect within the performance, and is not part of the general cover lighting.
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
special
precipuus, proprius
precipuus, proprius
Special Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Cassutt Special
Airline pilot Tom Cassutt designed and built the first Cassutt Special 1 in 1954. A small and fast racer designed for home building.
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Airline pilot Tom Cassutt designed and built the first Cassutt Special 1 in 1954. A small and fast racer designed for home building.
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Pitts Special Modified
Curtis Pitts designed and built the Pitts Special for aerobatics. This 1945 design is still loved and flown in aerobatic competitions the World over. Curtis H. Pitts began the design of the Pitts Special in 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida. The first Pitts Special aircraft, powered by a 90 hp Franklin engine, flew in 1944. For the following 25 years, the Pitts Special was constructed as a homebuilt only. During this period, the design was continually refined to improve aerobatic performance. By 1962, the standard engine had been increased to 180 hp, and in 1966 a symmetrical airfoil was added to make inverted flight characteristics similar to normal upright flight characteristics. Pitts Special S2S with Gordon Price Ultimate wings
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Pitts Special S1
First flew with a 55 hp hycoming 0-145. Later flew with a 90 hp Flanklin. One of the most famous Pitts S1 was built by Curtis Pitts for Betty skelton called the Little Stinker. Early Pitts and most homebuilts where nicknamed Flatwings due to their flat bottom wings and only had ailerons on bottom wing. These were later called S1c and S1Ds. Early factory built S1S had semi symmetrical airfoil and a beefed up fuselage to take 180 hp Lycoming. Early ailerons were friese type which on later models gave way to symmetrical type which later had balanced tab type.
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Pitts Special S2A
Renowned for the single and two seat aerobatic biplane. Also, available as plans or in kit form.
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Pitts Special S2B
Renowned for the single and two seat aerobatic biplane. Also, available as plans or in kit form.
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Pitts Special S2E
Renowned for the single and two seat aerobatic biplane. Also, available as plans or in kit form. Kit built.
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Pitts Special S2S
Renowned for the single and two seat aerobatic biplane. Also, available as plans or in kit form.
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Special Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
Special Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English - Klingon |
be special
v. le'
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Special Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Cocktails |
Cuban Special Cocktail
1 oz. rum
1/2 teaspoon triple sec
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
juice 1/2 lime
cocktail glass
1 oz. rum
1/2 teaspoon triple sec
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
juice 1/2 lime
cocktail glass
Special Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
SMCX
Special Metals Corporation
Exchange: Nasdaq
Provides superalloy and special alloy long products designed to withstand extreme heat and stress, principally used in the manufacture of jet engine parts; And produces superalloy powders and amalgamable dental alloys.
Special Metals Corporation
Exchange: Nasdaq
Provides superalloy and special alloy long products designed to withstand extreme heat and stress, principally used in the manufacture of jet engine parts; And produces superalloy powders and amalgamable dental alloys.
Special Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Special
Special may refer to:
- Special needs, a diagnosis used to classify children as needing more services than those children without special needs
- Special teams, units in American football and Canadian football that are on the field during kickoffs, free kicks, punts, and field goal and extra point attempts
- Television special, a television program, typically a short film or television movie, which interrupts or temporarily replaces scheduled programming
- Very special episode, an advertising term for an episode of a television program that deals with a serious and/or controversial social issue
- Special effects, visual effects used in the film, television, and entertainment industry to create scenes that cannot be achieved by normal means
- Adcox Special, a biplane built in Portland, Oregon in 1929
- The SPECIAL System, the character creation system of the computer role-playing game Fallout
- A special constable, a volunteer police officer
- Special relationship is a phrase originating in the United Kingdom used to characterise what British advocates view as the positive political, diplomatic, historical, and relations between the United States and member nations of the Commonwealth of Nations or the United Kingdom.
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