Definition of especial
: 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
e
: specific, particular
had no especial destination in mind
in especial
: in particular
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The first known use of especial was in the 14th century
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