Especial: meaning, definitions and examples
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especial
[ ษชหspษสษl ]
specific importance
The word 'especial' denotes something that holds particular significance or is noteworthy in some way. It is often used to indicate that something stands out from the ordinary due to its unique qualities or importance. This term can describe anything from an event, a person, to a characteristic that is considered outstanding or exceptional. In many cases, 'especial' is employed in formal or literary contexts to emphasize the distinctiveness of the subject being discussed.
Synonyms
distinctive, notable, particular, significant.
Examples of usage
- She had an especial talent for painting.
- They had an especial regard for their teacher.
- The festival was of especial importance to the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "especial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น especial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคท
๐ฉ๐ช besonders
๐ฎ๐ฉ khusus
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะพะฑะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ specjalny
๐ฏ๐ต ็นๅฅใช
๐ซ๐ท spรฉcial
๐ช๐ธ especial
๐น๐ท รถzel
๐ฐ๐ท ํน๋ณํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงุต
๐จ๐ฟ speciรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpeciรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ็นๆฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ poseben
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฉrstakur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฝะฐะนั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแชแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xรผsusi
๐ฒ๐ฝ especial
Etymology
The word 'especial' originates from the Latin term 'specialis,' which means 'of or belonging to a particular species or kind.' This Latin term evolved into the Old French word 'especial,' which maintained the same meaning and was later adopted into Middle English. The usage of 'especial' in English can be traced back to the 14th century. Over time, 'especial' came to be used in contexts that emphasize distinction and uniqueness. While 'special' has become the more commonly used form in modern English, 'especial' retains a certain literary or formal tone, often reserved for contexts that require a more refined or specific expression. The evolution of 'especial' reflects changes in language usage, where simplicity and frequency often govern word choice.