especial — better or greater than what is usual; exceptional and particularly good
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: better or greater than what is usual; exceptional and particularly good
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈspeʃəl/
Korean meaning: 특별한, 특수한, 각별한
Korean pronunciation: 이**스페**셜
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave especial praise to students who helped their classmates.
- My grandmother has an especial talent for burning toast at exactly the wrong moment.
- This recipe requires especial attention to the timing of each ingredient.
especial
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈspeʃəl//
better or greater than what is usual; exceptional and particularly good
The grandmother gave her granddaughter especial care on her birthday morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'specialis'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '종류나 외관과 관련된'이라는 의미였습니다. 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어오면서 '특별한'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The teacher gave especial praise to students who helped their classmates.”
“My grandmother has an especial talent for burning toast at exactly the wrong moment.”
“This recipe requires especial attention to the timing of each ingredient.”
“He has an especial ability to find the longest line at the supermarket.”
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