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Definition of Especial

1. Adjective. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. "What's so special about the year 2000?"

Definition of Especial

1. a. 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.

Definition of Especial

1. Adjective. Of exceptional importance or significance. ¹

2. Adjective. Particular to an individual. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Especial

1. special [adj] - See also: special

Lexicographical Neighbors of Especial

Literary usage of Especial

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1899)
"The latter is intended for the use of beginners and amateurs, and since it is the only book which is adapted to their use it is of especial interest. ..."

2. The Confessions of S. Augustine: Book I-X. by Augustine (1886)
"... he understandeth that Cod, the Creator of things animate and inanimate, hath especial care for the lowly. I WILL now declare, in the presence of God, ..."

3. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1900)
"especial Hospitals tor Consumptives Among tin' Poor in Onr Cities. BY EDWARD O. OTIS, MD, OF BOSTON. [Read at a Joint Meeting of the Philadelphia County ..."

4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1904)
"sented a paper on the ' Permanent Protection of Iron and Steel,' in which he discussed the different kinds of coatings used for the purpose, with especial ..."

5. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1876)
"shown in fine bindings, as well as in their ordinary dress, and the house takes especial pride in the quality of paper, the clearness of type, ..."

6. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1899)
"The latter is intended for the use of beginners and amateurs, and since it is the only book which is adapted to their use it is of especial interest. ..."

7. The Confessions of S. Augustine: Book I-X. by Augustine (1886)
"... he understandeth that Cod, the Creator of things animate and inanimate, hath especial care for the lowly. I WILL now declare, in the presence of God, ..."

8. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1900)
"especial Hospitals tor Consumptives Among tin' Poor in Onr Cities. BY EDWARD O. OTIS, MD, OF BOSTON. [Read at a Joint Meeting of the Philadelphia County ..."

9. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1904)
"sented a paper on the ' Permanent Protection of Iron and Steel,' in which he discussed the different kinds of coatings used for the purpose, with especial ..."

10. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1876)
"shown in fine bindings, as well as in their ordinary dress, and the house takes especial pride in the quality of paper, the clearness of type, ..."

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