especial

adjective

es·pe·cial | \ i-ˈspe-shəl

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

d : close, intimate his especial crony

e : specific, particular had no especial destination in mind

in especial

: in particular

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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

Examples of especial in a Sentence

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

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