of a kind different from others; distinctive, peculiar or unique; special.

exceptional; extraordinary.

highly regarded or valued.

of or for a particular person, occasion, purpose, etc.; special.

not general or regular; specific or limited.

a special thing; as a special train, edition, sale offer or item, etc.

that which is peculiar or of particular characteristic.

the quality or condition of being peculiar.

(gram.) any of a class of words used to modify a noun or other substantive; an adjective.

(gram.) any of a class of words used generally to modify a verb, an adjective; an adverb.

(rhet.) a figure of speech, in which an obejct is described as imperfect but unique or special.