especial
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- especiall (obsolete)
Etymology [edit]
Middle English, via Old French, from Latin specialis, from species (“appearance, form, beauty”), from specere (“to look”). Related to English special and species.
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
especial (comparative more especial, superlative most especial)
- Of exceptional importance or significance.
- Particular to an individual.
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Catalan [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin speciālis.
Adjective [edit]
especial m, f (masculine and feminine plural especials)
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Old French [edit]
Adjective [edit]
especial m
Declension [edit]
Declension of especial
| Number | Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Subject | especials, especiaus | especiale | especial |
| Oblique | especial | especiale | especial | |
| Plural | Subject | especial | especiales | especial |
| Oblique | especials, especiaus | especiales | especial |
Portuguese [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin speciālis.
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
especial m and f (plural especiais; comparable)
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Spanish [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin speciālis.
Adjective [edit]
especial m and f (plural especiales)
