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Special

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

📖 Definitions of "Special"

noun
  1. 1

    A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

    "We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving."

  2. 2

    One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.

    "Today's special is our tuna melt on rye."

  3. 3

    Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

    "Did you see the Christmas special?"

  4. 4

    A special constable.

verb
  1. 1

    (nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.

adjective
  1. 1

    Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

    "a special episode of a television series"

  2. 2

    Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

    "Everyone is special to someone."

  3. 3

    Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

    "He goes to a special school."

  4. 4

    Constituting or relating to a species.

    "The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata."

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