Origin: Latin suffix -al
Especial has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
"he paid especial attention to her"
"exceptional kindness"
"a matter of particular and unusual importance"
"a special occasion"
"a special reason to confide in her"
"what's so special about the year 2000?"
Exceptional in importance or significance; special.