exceptional

ex·cep·tion·al

adj \ik-ˈsep-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\

Definition of EXCEPTIONAL

1

: forming an exception : rare <an exceptional number of rainy days>

2

: better than average : superior <exceptional skill>

3

: deviating from the norm: as a : having above or below average intelligence b : physically disabled

— ex·cep·tion·al·i·ty \-ˌsep-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

— ex·cep·tion·al·ness noun

Examples of EXCEPTIONAL

1. We're bending the rules for this exceptional situation.
2. an exceptional student in math
3. The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional.
4. a separate school for exceptional children

First Known Use of EXCEPTIONAL

1787

Related to EXCEPTIONAL

Synonyms: aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted

Antonyms: common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual

Related Words: conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking; bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird; incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable

Near Antonyms: everyday, familiar, frequent

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