Synonyms for Special (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (added to a regular schedule):
extra
WordNet sense 2 (not scheduled or not on a regular schedule):
unscheduled
WordNet sense 3 (developed or designed for a special activity or function):
specialized, specialised
WordNet sense 4 (first and most important):
particular
WordNet sense 5 (of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondhand):
primary
WordNet sense 6 (beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable):
extraordinary
WordNet sense 7 (unique or specific to a person or thing or category):
peculiar
WordNet sense 8 (having a specific function or scope):
limited
WordNet sense 9 ((sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique):
specific
WordNet sense 10 (surpassing what is common or usual or expected):
exceptional, especial
WordNet sense 11 (not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind):
uncommon
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