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exceptional

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Better than the average.

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ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

  2. Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

  3. educationof a student

    Requiring special schooling for reasons of intellectual giftedness or physical or mental disability.

noun

  1. An exception, or something having an exceptional value

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Synonyms

adjective

Sense: forming an exception

extraordinary

noun

Sense: exception or or something having an exceptional value

special

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