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exceptional

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ex·cep·tion·al

[ik-sep-shuh-nl]
adjective
1.
forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary: The warm weather was exceptional for January.
2.
unusually excellent; superior: an exceptional violinist.
3.
Education. (of a child)
a.
being intellectually gifted.
b.
being physically or especially mentally handicapped to an extent that special schooling is required.

Origin:
1840–50; exception + -al1

ex·cep·tion·al·i·ty, noun
ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
ex·cep·tion·al·ness, noun
non·ex·cep·tion·al, adjective
non·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
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pre·ex·cep·tion·al, adjective
pre·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
qua·si-ex·cep·tion·al, adjective
qua·si-ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
su·per·ex·cep·tion·al, adjective
su·per·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
COLLAPSE

exceptionable, exceptional.


1. uncommon, singular, strange, unnatural, aberrant, anomalous. See irregular.


2. average.

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Example Sentences
  • His exceptional speed and athleticism made him a high pick despite a rib injury that shortened his season.
  • In a world of amazing creatures, coelacanths are among the most exceptional.
  • Radio personality Arnold delivers an exceptional narration.
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World English Dictionary
exceptional (ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl)
 
adj
1.  forming an exception; not ordinary
2.  having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
 
ex'ceptionally
 
adv

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