exceptional

 
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n(ə)l, ɛk-/

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