What does exceptional mean?
Definitions for exceptional
ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nlex·cep·tion·al
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Princeton's WordNet
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"
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?"
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
exceptionaladjective
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
What an exceptional flower!
exceptionaladjective
Better than the average; superior due to rarity.
The quality of the beer was exceptional.
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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
Exceptionaladjective
forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior
Etymology: [Cf. F. exceptionnel.]
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Rank popularity for the word 'exceptional' in Adjectives Frequency: #682
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of exceptional in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of exceptional in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of exceptional in a Sentence
A founder should be the type of person a team can respect and look to for guidance and leadership, and often that requires a certain degree of maturity that comes with experience, however, some very young founders have become exceptional CEOs by learning fast and cultivating an A + group of supportive advisors.
Police Superintendent McCarthy:
The mayor has made it very clear that he has my back, and if people peel away the onion on what's happening right now in the policing world, you're going to find a police department that's doing an exceptional job.
It’s a fallacy to think, unless they’re some kind of really exceptional person, that they could flee into the woods with nothing and make it.
I'm lost for words to say about him but it's fun watching him play right now, he's just been exceptional, he really has.
An exceptional act does not make policy.
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- استثنائيArabic
- отличен, изключителенBulgarian
- excepcionalCatalan, Valencian
- výjimečnýCzech
- außergewöhnlichGerman
- εξαιρετικόςGreek
- excepcionalSpanish
- erinomainen, harvinainen, poikkeuksellinen, tavatonFinnish
- exceptionnelFrench
- eisceachtúilIrish
- air lethScottish Gaelic
- kivételes, rendkívüliHungarian
- eccezionaleItalian
- יוצא דופןHebrew
- 例外的Japanese
- eximiaLatin
- wyjątkowyPolish
- excepţionalRomanian
- исключительныйRussian
- เป็นพิเศษThai
- olağanüstüTurkish
- відмінний, винятковийUkrainian
- غیر معمولیUrdu
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