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excellent
[ ek-suh-luhnt ]
/ ˈɛk sə lənt /
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adjective
possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
Archaic. extraordinary; superior.
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Origin of excellent
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin excellent-, stem of excellēns, present participle of excellere excel
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exceeding, exceedingly, excel, excellence, excellency, excellent, excelsior, Excelsior Springs, except, excepted, except for
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British Dictionary definitions for excellent
excellent
/ (ˈɛksələnt) /
adjective
exceptionally good; extremely meritorious; superior
Derived forms of excellent
excellently, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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