specially

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈspɛʃəli/ Hyphenation: spe‧cial‧ly === Adverb === specially (not comparable) For a special purpose, person, or occasion. (proscribed) extremely (proscribed) in particular ==== Usage notes ==== Senses 2 and 3 are non-standard; in such cases, especially is far more common, and considered correct. ==== Synonyms ==== (for a special purpose): especially (extremely): exceedingly, passing, quite; see also Thesaurus:very (in particular): see also Thesaurus:specifically ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== especially == Middle English == === Adverb === specially alternative form of specialli