Definitions for EXCEPTIONAL
ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nlex·cep·tion·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. exceeding, exceptional, olympian, prodigious, surpassingadjective

   far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

   "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"

2. especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), specialadjective

   surpassing what is common or usual or expected

   "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"

3. exceptional(a)adjective

   deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

   "special educational provisions for exceptional children"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. exceptionaladjective

   Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

   What an exceptional flower!

2. exceptionaladjective

   Better than the average; superior due to rarity.

   The quality of the beer was exceptional.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exceptional

   Exceptional is an adjective used to describe something that is unusual or not typical, often in a way that is very impressive, outstanding or superior in comparison to others. It can also refer to someone or something that deviates from a norm or standard.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Exceptionaladjective

   forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. exceptionnel.]

Matched Categories

1. • Psychology

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'EXCEPTIONAL' in Adjectives Frequency: #682

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How to pronounce EXCEPTIONAL?

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How to say EXCEPTIONAL in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of EXCEPTIONAL in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of EXCEPTIONAL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of EXCEPTIONAL in a Sentence

1. Ian Blatchford:

   This exhibition marks 100 years since the end of the Romanov dynasty and explores one of the most dramatic periods in Russian history, all through the unique lens of science, our curatorial team have brought together an exceptional, rare and poignant collection to tell this remarkable story.

2. Mathieu Shamavu:

   We let them loose so they are at ease. They were curious about what was happening. They stood up. And when they stood up, I took my phone because I didn't want to lose the shot because it was exceptional, when they saw me take out my phone they dropped what they were doing, spotted the camera and watched.

3. Roseville Police:

   This is a great example of our exceptional community coming together to lend a helping hand, this proves a great point, age is just a number and anyone can help out in a time of need.

4. Tristan Bréville:

   We worked to gift our country with the most exceptional photographic archive, it's the memory of our country.

5. David Pilgrim:

   Americans like happy history—narratives that make us look smart, brave, and exceptional. We want a history that has been cherry-picked, one that ignores our mistreatment of the weak and disfavored—a history that can be celebrated at picnics, parades, and in smug conversations. This approach to history is neither honest nor mature.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=EXCEPTIONAL
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exceptional
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EXCEPTIONAL
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=EXCEPTIONAL