(n)speciala television production that features a particular person or work or topic“the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight”
(s)particular, peculiar, specialunique or specific to a person or thing or category“the particular demands of the job”, “has a particular preference for Chinese art”, “a peculiar bond of sympathy between them”, “an expression peculiar to Canadians”, “rights peculiar to the rich”, “the special features of a computer”, “my own special chair”
(s)specialfor a special service or occasion“a special correspondent”, “a special adviser to the committee”, “had to get special permission for the event”
(s)especial, exceptional, particular, specialsurpassing what is common or usual or expected“he paid especial attention to her”, “exceptional kindness”, “a matter of particular and unusual importance”, “a special occasion”, “a special reason to confide in her”, “what's so special about the year 2000?”