ESPECIAL


Meaning of ESPECIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ is-ˈpe-shəl ]

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

- in especial

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.