rhizoverbBeta
DictionaryespecialParticularly important
adjective

especial

i-SPESH-ul/ɪˈspeʃl/

Standing out as particularly important or noteworthy.

The finely decorated bowl attracts especial attention among its plain companions.

One finely decorated ceramic bowl stands out among several plain bowls of the same size and shape, making its distinctive character immediately visible.
Etymology
especiLatinkind, sort
+alLatinpertaining to

From species, “kind,” especial first expressed belonging to a particular kind rather than being general. That distinction developed into being marked out by a notable quality.

In context

Libranima305:43
vex my stream with such a especial fury? I am not so much to blame as all the others are
The Iliad - Homer (Illustrated Audiobook) Part 2 of 2

More examples

  • This discovery is of especial interest to cancer researchers.
  • She takes especial care when handling the fragile dishes.
  • The award recognizes work of especial merit.

Forms

especial

especially adverb — To a notably greater degree.

Similar words

special
More common in everyday speech for something particularly important.
notable
Emphasizes being worthy of notice rather than receiving priority.