Es-pĕ'cial, a.

adjective

(es-pĕsh'al), a. [O. Fr. especial, N. Fr. spécial, Lat. speciālis, from species, a particular sort, kind, or quality; Fr. especial, special, Sp. & Pg. especial, It. speciale, speciale. See SPECIES.] Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; principal; chief; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.

Synonyms—Peculiar; special; particular. See PECULIAR.