specific vs special

specific and special both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
specific	Yes	Yes	No	No
special	Yes	Yes	No	No

specific (noun)	special (noun)
a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease	a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)	a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
	a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

specific (adjective)	special (adjective)
(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique	for a special service or occasion
being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides	first and most important
relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species	adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
stated explicitly or in detail	having a specific function or scope
	surpassing what is common or usual or expected
	added to a regular schedule
	unique or specific to a person or thing or category