Definition
Meaning of 'exceptional'
Meaning of 'exceptional' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Exceptional 
[ a.]
- Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare;
hence, better than the average; superior. [ a.]Meaning of 'exceptional' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. exceptional [ s]
[ s]Meaning (1):
- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
Example in sentence:
- a night of exceeding darkness;
- an exceptional memory;
- olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy;
- the young Mozart's prodigious talents
Meaning (2):
- surpassing what is common or usual or expected
- surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Example in sentence:
- a matter of particular and unusual importance;
- a special occasion;
- a special reason to confide in her;
- exceptional kindness;
- he paid especial attention to her;
- what's so special about the year 2000?
Meaning (3):
- deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
- deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
Example in sentence:
- special educational provisions for exceptional children
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