Looking for the meaning of the word ESPECIAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ESPECIAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Especial
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin specialis ‘special’, from species (see species)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
better or greater than usual; special
Short Definition:better or greater than usual
Examples:- these traditions are of especial interest to feminists
Definition:
for or belonging chiefly to one person or thing
Short Definition:for or belonging chiefly to one person or thing
Examples:- her outburst was for my especial benefit
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