Dictionary

Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

Example: a special episode of a television series

Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

Example: Everyone is special to someone.

Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

Example: He goes to a special school.

Constituting or relating to a species.

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

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

Example: the male species

An image, an appearance, a spectacle.

Either of the two elements of the Eucharist after they have been consecrated.

Coin, or coined silver, gold, or other metal, used as a circulating medium; specie.

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

For a specific purpose or reason