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especial

adjective

es·​pe·​cial i-ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce especial (audio)
: being distinctive: such as
a
: directed toward a particular individual, group, or end
sent especial greetings to his son
took especial care to speak clearly
b
: of special note or importance : unusually great or significant
a decision of especial relevance
c
: highly distinctive or personal : peculiar
had an especial dislike for music
d
: close, intimate
his especial crony
e
: specific, particular
had no especial destination in mind
Phrases
in especial
: in particular

Synonyms

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special, especial, specific, particular, individual mean of or relating to one thing or class.

special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own.

special ingredients

especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.

a matter of especial importance

specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.

children with specific nutritional needs

particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual.

a ballet step of particular difficulty

individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group.

valued each individual opinion

Example Sentences

This is a matter of especial importance. a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French — more at special

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of especial was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing especial

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