exceptional
Americanadjective
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forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary.
The warm weather was exceptional for January.
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unusually excellent; superior.
an exceptional violinist.
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Education. (of a child)
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being intellectually gifted.
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being physically or especially mentally disabled to an extent that special schooling is required.
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adjective
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forming an exception; not ordinary
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having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
Related Words
See irregular.
Other Word Forms
- exceptionality noun
- exceptionally adverb
- exceptionalness noun
- nonexceptional adjective
- preexceptional adjective
- quasi-exceptional adjective
- superexceptional adjective
Etymology
Origin of exceptional
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He has five exceptional freshmen on a JV team this season that is 24-0.
From Los Angeles Times
The Chief Constable Commendation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate exceptional bravery, outstanding courage and actions that go beyond what is normally expected.
From BBC
Ellenbogen: We are investors in Chobani, which has done the hard work to build out manufacturing and distribution, and has an exceptional CEO.
From Barron's
In his book “Changing Fortunes,” former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker wrote that “the performance of the world economy in the first twenty-five years after Bretton Woods was exceptional.”
Today editor Owenna Griffiths described Rajan as an "exceptional talent with a rare combination of intellectual dexterity, impressive breadth of interest and a brilliant sense of humour".
From BBC
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