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==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] shortening of Old French ''especial'' or [[Latin]] ''specialis'', from ''species'' ‘''appearance''’ (see [[species]]) .
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]
==Definitions==
*1: better, greater, or otherwise [[different]] from what is [[usual]]: they always made a special [[effort]] at [[Christmas]].
*2: exceptionally [[good]] or precious: she's a very special [[person]].
*3: belonging specifically to a particular person or place: we want to [[preserve]] our town's special [[character]].
*4: designed or [[organized]] for a particular person, [[purpose]], or occasion: we will return by special coaches.
*5: (of a subject) [[studied]] in particular [[depth]].
*6: used to denote [[education]] for children with particular needs, especially those with [[learning]] [[difficulties]].
*7: in [[mathematics]] denoting a group consisting of [[matrices]] of unit determinant.
==Description==
In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_lighting stage lighting], a '''special''' refers to a lighting instrument that is used for a very specific [[purpose]], rather than being a part of a system of light such as an area light or color wash. It is typically, although not always, used alone, or at a higher level than the other instruments. Specials can also be used to highlight specific objects onstage, such as a piece of furniture, or to fill in gaps which are not covered by the less specific area lights. Specials can also be instruments used to create a very specific effect onstage, such as sunlight through a window, or the rotation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobo_(lighting) gobos]. Specials are generally placed on their own [[circuit]], dimmer, and channel so they can be independently controlled.
==Quote==
Beyond the poor [[attraction]] of the ''special'' love [[relationship]], and always obscured by it, is the powerful attraction of [[the Father]] for His Son. There is no other love that can [[satisfy]] you, because there is no other [[love]]. This is the only love that is fully given and fully returned. Being complete, it asks nothing. Being wholly [[pure]], everyone joined in it has [[everything]]. This is not the basis for any relationship in which the ego enters. For every relationship on which the ego embarks is special. - [[15.7 The Needless Sacrifice|The Needless Sacrifice]]

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