Etymology of the English word especial
the English word
especialderived from the Old French word
especialderived from the Late Latin word
specialis (specific, particular, individual)
derived from the Late Latin word
species (sight, appearance, show)
derived from the Latin word
specere (to look at; look at, see)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*spek-Date
The earliest known usage of especial in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
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Word found in Modern English
