[ˈspɛʃl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
(e.g: they always made a special effort at Christmas)

- belonging specifically to a particular person or place
(e.g: we want to preserve our town's special character)

- denoting a group consisting of matrices of unit determinant


Phrases:
- on special

Origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’ (see species)

[ˈspɛʃl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing, such as a product or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose
(e.g: television's election night specials)


Phrases:
- on special

Origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’ (see species)