# especial

/əˈspɛʃəɫ/ (US) · /ɪspˈɛʃəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/especial
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

very important or special. You use this to show that something is more important than other things in a group.

For teachers: to a particular degree or in a specific way; especially. Often used to emphasize the importance of a specific quality or detail.

## Examples

- The report focuses on the especial needs of children.
- The committee paid especial attention to the safety protocols during the final inspection of the factory.
- While the treaty covers a wide range of territorial disputes, it provides for the especial protection of cultural heritage sites that are vulnerable to environmental degradation.

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