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exceptional

[ ik-sep-shuh-nl ]

adjective

  1. forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary:

    The warm weather was exceptional for January.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. unusually excellent; superior:

    an exceptional violinist.

    Antonyms: ,

  3. Education. (of a child)
    1. being intellectually gifted.
    2. being physically or especially mentally disabled to an extent that special schooling is required.


exceptional

/ ɪˈɛʃəə /

adjective

  1. forming an exception; not ordinary
  2. having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپDzԲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··پDz···ٲ [ik-sep-sh, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
  • ··پDz·· adverb
  • ··پDz··Ա noun
  • ԴDz···پDz· adjective
  • ···پDz· adjective
  • ܲ·-··پDz· adjective
  • ····پDz· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exceptional1

First recorded in 1840–50; exception + -al 1
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The company insists that seabird densities are "not exceptional" in the area and that the impact on seabirds would be among the lowest of any wind farm site.

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Judges praised Beamish for continuing its "long-standing commitment to preserving local heritage" and its "exceptional visitor experience".

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"It was a good album, but it wasn't exceptional."

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“Moving them to Tulsa, another AZA-accredited zoo with an excellent elephant program, will allow Billy and Tina to continue receiving exceptional care with opportunities to integrate with a larger herd.”

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It is given to the actor who displays exceptional ability in classic theatre and he said it was "an honour to be part of that legacy".

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