especial

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(e spes̸h′əl, i-)

adjective

special; particular; outstanding; exceptional

Origin: ME & OFr < L specialis

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adjective
  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.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin speciālis, of a kind

Origin: , from speciēs, species; see spek- in Indo-European roots

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