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exceptional

/ɪksˈɛpʃənəl/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
    “a night of exceeding darkness”
  2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
    “he paid especial attention to her”
  3. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
    “special educational provisions for exceptional children”

Synonyms for exceptional

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