Exceptional - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪkˈsepʃənl|  American pronunciation of the word exceptional
Brit.  |ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)n(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word exceptional

adjective

- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree (syn: exceeding, olympian, prodigious, surpassing)
an exceptional memory
- surpassing what is common or usual or expected (syn: especial, particular, special)
exceptional kindness
- deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
special educational provisions for exceptional children

Extra examples

We're bending the rules for this exceptional situation.

The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional.

The founders of this colleges were all exceptional men.

This is an exceptional case; I've never seen anything like it before.

Promotion in the first year is only given in exceptional circumstances.

The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.

The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.

...for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials...

...the exceptional effulgence of the harvest moon is always a striking sight...

The rules can only be waived in exceptional circumstances.

You will receive an exceptional package with uncapped earnings.

...a novelist who reveals an exceptional percipience of human aspirations and desires...

...the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value...

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