What does especial mean?
Especial means Exceptional in importance or significance; special..
Especial
/ɛsˈpɛʃəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Exceptional in importance or significance; special..
Definitions by Sense
- Exceptional in importance or significance; special.
- Particular.
Example Sentences
Pay especial attention to chapter five.
an especial hatred of cats
[...] this is of especial value in foggy weather.
Starting from this base list, a number of databases were systematically searched for terms, with especial effort taken to discover the earliest attestation possible[.]
acting with no especial goal
Only one modern picture was admitted, and that was a likeness of Constance, painted under her father's especial instructions.
Synonyms for especial
Antonyms for especial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more especial
- most especial
- especiall
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for especial?
Common synonyms include exceptional, particular, special.
What is the opposite of especial?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use especial in a sentence?
Pay especial attention to chapter five.
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