of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.-particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.-appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of parliament or of congress; a special sermon.-limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.-chief in excellence.-a particular.-one appointed for a special service or occasion.