Added 9 October 2026
exceptional
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adjective
In Latin: eximius Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about exceptional at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree.
a night of exceeding darkness
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Surpassing what is common or usual or expected.
he paid especial attention to her
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Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence.
special educational provisions for exceptional children