Especial

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É›sˈpɛʃəl/
• Rhymes: -ɛʃəl

Alternative forms

• especiall obsolete

Origin

Middle English, via Old French, from Latin specialis, from species ("appearance, form, beauty"), from specere ("to look"). Related to English special and species.

Full definition of especial

Adjective

1. Of exceptional importance or significance.
2. Particular to an individual.

Derived terms

• especially

Related terms

• special