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specially

specially

73 1.1
In a way made for one clear purpose
  • adverb
  • /ˈspɛʃəli/
translation icon : expresamente
  • Here is your specially formulated fuel mixture.
  • specially designed
  • specially trained
  • specially built

The law firm we hired told us that this is the specially designated nationals list.

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Examples

  • I had it specially made for you.

  • This safe was brought in specially for this contest.

  • Was this a specially designed test by you?

  • I bought it specially for our wedding anniversary tonight.

  • We had it specially printed in Milan.

  • Most of these activities can be accomplished faster and more effectively using specially designed software tools.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Each piece has been specially marked to prevent the possibility of any swap during the tests.

  • Governments, both federal and state, have set aside numerous specially protected areas to conserve species and their habitats.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Some ports, such as Jacksonville, Florida, constructed specially designed facilities tailored specifically for the automobile trade.

    Academic text (1990)
  • I had it specially made for you to fit your unique style.

Synonyms

in particular
vsspecially
565 1.9

Especially one person or thing more than others

is used for a special manner or purpose rather than single item emphasis
expressly
vsspecially
33 4.4

In a way that is for a clear, specific purpose

is used for any special manner or reason, not only clear intent

Antonyms

1.0

Usually or in most cases

Surface Forms

specially positive

Morphology

specially = special (transparent) = special + ly

Formed by the regular adjective-to-adverb suffix '-ly'; meaning is directly derived from 'special'.

Etymology

The word specially is made from special + -ly. The part special meant 'not ordinary' or 'made for a particular purpose', so specially means 'in a particular way' or 'for a special purpose'.