Exceptional meaning

What does “exceptional” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“exceptional” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree.

exceptional

adjective

  1. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

    “a night of exceeding darkness”

    “an exceptional memory”

  2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected

    “he paid especial attention to her”

    “exceptional kindness”

  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”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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