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   Ex·cep·tion·al

   /ikˈsepSH(ə)nəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. unusual; not typical: "crimes of exceptional callousness and cruelty" Similar unusualuncommonabnormalatypicalextraordinaryout of the ordinaryout of the wayraresingularunprecedentedunexpectedsurprisingstrangeoddqueerbizarrefreakishanomalouspeculiarinconsistentdeviantdivergentaberrantunheard ofout of the commoninformal:weirdway outfreakysomething elsedated:seldomrare:unexampledOpposite usualnormal
   • ▪ unusually good; outstanding: "a pepper offering exceptional flavor and juiciness" Similar outstandingextraordinaryremarkableunusually goodspecialespecialexcellentphenomenalprodigiousunequaledunparalleledunrivaledunsurpassedunsurpassableunexcelledpeerlessmatchlesssecond to nonein a league of their ownfirst-ratefirst-classof the first orderof the first waterinformal:A1top-notchtip-topstellarOpposite average
   • ▪ (of a child) mentally or physically disabled so as to require special schooling: "helping parents of exceptional children"

   Derivatives

   • 1. exceptionality noun

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   Dictionary definition of exceptional. Standing out from the norm or surpassing average expectations in terms of quality, ability, or characteristics. "The athlete's exceptional performance earned her a gold medal at the Olympics." Detailed meaning of exceptional.

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   exceptional. adjective. uk / ɪkˈsepʃənəl/. very good, and better than most other people or things: an exceptional student. exceptionally. adverb. an exceptionally clever child. (Definition of exceptional from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   1. : forming an exception : rare. an exceptional number of rainy days. 2. : better than average : superior. exceptional skill. 3. : deviating from the norm: such as. a. : having above or below average intelligence. b. : physically disabled. exceptionality. ik-ˌsep-shə-ˈna-lə-tē. noun. exceptionalness noun. Synonyms. aberrant. aberrated. abnormal.

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   Definition of exceptional in English: exceptional. Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən (ə)l/ Pronunciation: /ɛkˈsɛpʃən (ə)l/ adjective. 1 unusual; not typical: late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. More example sentences Synonyms. 1.1 unusually good; outstanding: a child of exceptional ability. More example sentences Synonyms. noun.

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   Meaning of exceptional in Essential American English Dictionary. exceptional. adjective. us / ɪkˈsep·ʃə·nəl/ very good, and better than most other people or things: an exceptional student. exceptionally. adverb. an exceptionally intelligentchild. (Definition of exceptional from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   exceptional. adjective. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare. What an exceptional flower! synonyms. excellent. egregious. special. exceeding. olympian. surpassing. antonyms. ordinary. categorical. common. general. usual. mediocre. AI Feedback. The word 'exceptional' is correct and usable in written English.

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   Definition of exceptional. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.