especial

/i-ˈspe-shəl/

Middle English, from Anglo-French

adjective

  1. being distinctive: such as

  2. directed toward a particular individual, group, or end

  3. of special note or importance : unusually great or significant

sent especial greetings to his son

special especial specific particular individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.