especial

especial
adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French — more at special Date: 14th century being distinctive: as a. directed toward a particular individual, group, or end <
sent especial greetings to his son
>
<
took especial care to speak clearly
>
b. of special note or importance ; unusually great or significant <
a decision of especial relevance
>
c. highly distinctive or personal ; peculiar <
had an especial dislike for music
>
d. close, intimate <
his especial crony
>
e. specific, particular <
had no especial destination in mind
>
Synonyms: see special

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