especially

es-pe-cial-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Used to single out one person, thing, or situation.

  2. 2.

    To a greater extent than usual; particularly.

  3. 3.

    For a particular purpose.

Related words

Antonyms: generally
See also: mainly, particularly, specifically
Synonyms: mainly, notably, particularly, specifically

Etymology

From especial plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The word especial comes from Old French especial, from Latin specialis meaning "of a particular kind," from species meaning "kind, type."