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es·pe·cial       [i-spesh-uhl] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.special; exceptional; outstanding: of no especial importance; an especial friend.
2.of a particular kind, or peculiar to a particular one; particular: your especial case.
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < MF < L speciālis pertaining to a particular kind. See special]

—Related forms
es·pe·cial·ness, noun

—Usage note See special.
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es·pe·cial       (ĭ-spěsh'əl)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Of special importance or significance; exceptional: an occasion of especial joy.
  2. Relating to or directed toward a particular person, group, or purpose: called his father with especial birthday wishes; gave especial attention to the decorations.
  3. Peculiar to the individual; characteristic: She has an especial fondness for mushrooms.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin speciālis, of a kind, from speciēs, species; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

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especial

adjective
surpassing 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?" 

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Especial

Es*pe"cial\, a. [OF. especial, F. sp['e]cial, L. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality. See Species, and cf. Special.] Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.

Syn: Peculiar; special; particular; uncommon; chief. See Peculiar.

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