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exceptional

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n(ə)l, ɛk-/

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Definition of exceptional

adjective

  • unusual; not typical:late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances
  • unusually good; outstanding:a child of exceptional ability

noun

(usually exceptionals)
  • an item in a company’s accounts arising from its normal activity but much larger or smaller than usual. Compare with extraordinary.

Derivatives

exceptionality

Pronunciation: /-ˈnalɪti/

noun

exceptional in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of exceptional in the US English dictionary

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