Special, Especial, Specially, Especially

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The carpenter uses a special or especial machine for routing.

Back

Either could be used here; however, special is more common.

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This is a special or especial day in my life.

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Before a noun, we can use special or especial with the same meaning; however, especial is rare in modern English.

Front

The circus hired him for his special or especial trapeze stunts.

Back

Either could be used here.

Front

It was a special or especial occasion.

Back

Either could be used here.

Front

He is a very special or especial friend.

Back

Either could be used here.

Front

The juggling act is the special of the show.

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Especial cannot be used in the predicative position.

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Today's special is the shoulder of the lamb.

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Front

This offer is very special or especial.

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The cabinet was made specially or especially for the dining room.

Back

Either could be used here.

Front

The sunsets in the Pacific are specially or especially beautiful.

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Either could be used here.