ex·cep·tion·a·ble

[ik-sep-shuh-nuh-buhl]
adjective
liable to exception or objection; objectionable.

Origin:
1655–65; exception + -able

ex·cep·tion·a·ble·ness, noun
ex·cep·tion·a·bly, adverb

exceptionable, exceptional.
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exceptionable (ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
open to or subject to objection; objectionable
 
ex'ceptionableness
 
n
 
ex'ceptionably
 
adv

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Exceptionable is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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exceptionable
1690s, from exception + -able.
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Example sentences
The custom is exceptionable on every principle, both of morals and physiology.
In style they are un exceptionable, and there are no poor qualities among them.
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