Especial: meaning, definitions and examples

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especial

 

[ ษชหˆspษ›สƒษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น especial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช besonders

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ khusus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะพะฑะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ specjalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰นๅˆฅใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spรฉcial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ especial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠน๋ณ„ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ speciรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpeciรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰นๆฎŠ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poseben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉrstakur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐะนั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xรผsusi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ especial

Word origin

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.

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