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- Dictionaryexceptional/ɪkˈsɛpʃən(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. unusual; not typical: "late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an item in a company's accounts arising from its normal activity but much larger or smaller than usual.
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EXCEPTIONAL definition: 1. much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.: 2. much greater than…. Learn more.
1. : forming an exception : rare. an exceptional number of rainy days. 2. : better than average : superior. exceptional skill. 3. : deviating from the norm: such as. a. : having above or below average intelligence. b. : physically disabled. exceptionality. ik-ˌsep-shə-ˈna-lə-tē. noun. exceptionalness noun. Synonyms. aberrant. aberrated. abnormal.
EXCEPTIONAL meaning: 1. much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.: 2. much greater than…. Learn more.
Exceptional definition: forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary. See examples of EXCEPTIONAL used in a sentence.
adjective. surpassing what is common or usual or expected. “ exceptional kindness” synonyms: especial, particular, special. uncommon. not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind. adjective. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree. “an exceptional memory”
You use exceptional to describe someone or something that has a particular quality, usually a good quality, to an unusually high degree.
1. Being an exception; uncommon: This town is exceptional for the region in having a high tax rate. 2. Well above average; extraordinary: an exceptional memory. 3. Deviating widely from a norm, as of physical or mental ability: special educational provisions for exceptional children. ex·cep′tion·al′i·ty, ex·cep′tion·al·ness n.
EXCEPTIONAL meaning: 1. extremely good: 2. very unusual and not likely to happen very often: . Learn more.
You use exceptional to describe someone or something that has a particular quality, usually a good quality, to an unusually high degree.
Definition of exceptional adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
