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Pronunciation:  e'speshullee

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 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"
  2. [adv]  in a special manner; "a specially arranged dinner"
 
 Synonyms: particularly, peculiarly, specially
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Es*pe"cial*ly\, adv.
In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in
an uncommon degree.

 
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