What does Exceptional mean?

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

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Exceptional.

Princeton's WordNet

  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"

Wiktionary

  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.

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  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 Dictionary

  1. Exceptionaladjective

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

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

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  1. Adjectives Frequency

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

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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. Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere:

    It was the right decision to help many refugees in an exceptional humanitarian situation and to prevent the dire situation from escalating further but we need to quickly return to orderly procedures now.

  2. Taylor Swift:

    I knew it was extraordinary and exceptional.

  3. Design Review Committee:

    While the bedroom may be' just good enough,' the entirety of the experience makes its exceptional --' our town in the sky,'.

  4. Colleen Brown:

    France may be exceptional in that they've kept the schools open at all costs, but they have not been exceptional in funding the schools so that they can do that safely.

  5. Emma Labuschagne:

    We researched the hospital and specifically the cardiac surgeons, Dr.( Pedro) del Nido and Dr.( Tal) Geva, they have a 100 % success rate and an exceptional reputation. From this moment we knew that we had to try and make this journey.

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