Meaning & Definition of Exceptional in English
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Exceptional
/ɪksɛpʃənəl/
adjective
1. Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
- "A night of exceeding darkness"
- "An exceptional memory"
- "Olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"
- "The young mozart's prodigious talents"
synonym:
- exceeding,
- exceptional,
- olympian,
- prodigious,
- surpassing
2. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected
- "He paid especial attention to her"
- "Exceptional kindness"
- "A matter of particular and unusual importance"
- "A special occasion"
- "A special reason to confide in her"
- "What's so special about the year 2000?"
synonym:
- especial(a),
- exceptional,
- particular(a),
- special
3. Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability
- Used especially of children below normal in intelligence
- "Special educational provisions for exceptional children"
synonym:
- exceptional(a)
Examples of using
This is an exceptional case.