■ 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 ~ duty.
Derivatives
~ness noun
Origin
ME: shortening of OFr. e~ 'e~' or L. ~is , from species (see species ).