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Antonyms for especial

Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-spesh-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspɛʃ əl

Definition of especial

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French especial "pre-eminent, important," from Latin specialis "belonging to a particular kind or species," from species "kind" (see species).
  • Latin words with initial sp-, st-, sc- usually acquired an e- when borrowed by Old French. Modern French has restored the word to spécial. Originally with the same sense as special, later restricted to feelings, qualities, etc.
  • adj exceptional, particular
Example sentences :
  • There was no especial change in the girl's voice as she answered his defense.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • His affection for Cassius is not a virtue to one in especial.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • I had hoped that no man would think of my especial kitchen plans.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • He had an especial dislike of learned and "dictionary words."
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • To talk to you of the harbor, of course—that's her especial line these days.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • The washing is done in a vat, kept for that especial purpose.
  • Extract from : « Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining » by John S. Hittell
  • I had heard a rumour that there was that especial failing, but I had hoped it wasn't true.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • Ragusa is of especial interest on account of its remarkable history.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • Henry Moore of all others was the object of her especial regard.
  • Extract from : « The Elm Tree Tales » by F. Irene Burge Smith
  • Is not the separation and release of the soul from the body their especial study?
  • Extract from : « Phaedo » by Plato

Synonyms for especial

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