exceptional
[ ik-sep-shuh-nl ]
/ ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /
adjective
forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary: The warm weather was exceptional for January.
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.
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exceptional
/ (ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl) /
adjective
forming an exception; not ordinary
having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
Derived forms of exceptional
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