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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Especial \Es*pe"cial\, a. [OF. especial, F. sp['e]cial, L. specialis, fr species a particular sort, kind or quality. See {Species}, and cf {Special}.] Distinguished among others of the same class or kind special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as in an especial manner or degree. Syn: Peculiar; special; particular; uncommon; chief. See {Peculiar}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: especial adj : surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?" [syn: {especial(a)}, {exceptional}, {particular(a)}, {special}]
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