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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپDzԲ, adverb
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Other yvlog 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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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of exceptional1

First recorded in 1840–50; exception + -al 1
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Say what you will about American exceptionalism, but one thing we really are exceptional at is lying.

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"Particularly in the Premier League, the pitch quality is exceptional and the grounds teams are very good. There's more research needed to see if there is any link."

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This is really hard to say because I am a Birmingham fan and he is a Villa player, but he has been exceptional.

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"It has been frustrating but family and friends have been invaluable, the hospital was absolutely superb and the university has been exceptional."

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A number of local authorities in England have not issued section 114 notices but are receiving so-called "exceptional financial support", external to help manage their budgets.

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