adv.
Pronunciation: ' spe-sh( ə -)l ē
Function: adverb
Date: 14th century
1 : in a special manner <treated her friends specially >
2 a : for a special purpose <dresses made specially for the occasion> b : in particular : SPECIFICALLY <made specially for you>
3 : ESPECIALLY 2 <makes a specially fine curry> <was specially pleased with the gift>