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exceptional
[ ik-sep-shuh-nl ]
adjective
- forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary:
The warm weather was exceptional for January.
Synonyms: anomalous, aberrant, unnatural, strange, singular, uncommon
- unusually excellent; superior:
an exceptional violinist.
- Education. (of a child)
- being intellectually gifted.
- being physically or especially mentally disabled to an extent that special schooling is required.
exceptional
/ ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl /
adjective
- forming an exception; not ordinary
- having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
Derived Forms
- exˈceptionally, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ex·cep·tion·al·i·ty [ik-sep-sh, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
- ex·cep·tion·al·ly adverb
- ex·cep·tion·al·ness noun
- non·ex·cep·tion·al adjective
- pre·ex·cep·tion·al adjective
- qua·si-ex·cep·tion·al adjective
- su·per·ex·cep·tion·al adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of exceptional1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
Judges praised Beamish for continuing its "long-standing commitment to preserving local heritage" and its "exceptional visitor experience".
"It was a good album, but it wasn't exceptional."
“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.”
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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