SPECIAL

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French e~, from Latin ~is individual, particular, from species species Date: 13th century distinguished by some unusual quality, held in particular esteem , 3. readily distinguishable from others of the same category ; unique , of, relating to, or constituting a species ; specific , being other than the usual ; additional , extra , designed for a particular purpose or occasion, ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~ II. noun Date: 1866 one that is used for a ~ service or occasion , something (as a television program) that is not part of a regular series, a featured dish at a restaurant