exceptional
Use Exceptional in a sentence
ʃə 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.
a.
being intellectually gifted.
b.
being physically or especially mentally handicapped to an extent that special schooling is required.
Related forms
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
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
Antonyms
2. average.
2. average.
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exceptional (ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | forming an exception; not ordinary |
| 2. | having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill |
| ex'ceptionally | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
He's an exceptional athlete with that desire coaches love.
These pieces of gold and silver jewellery, all of exceptional charm and sophistication, are a revelation.
Exceptional memory always seems to be present among the super intelligent.
With higher power yield versus string inverters and exceptional monitoring capacities micros make good financial sense.
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