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English adjective: exceptional | |||
| 1. | exceptional far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree | ||
| Samples | A night of exceeding darkness. An exceptional memory. Olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy. The young Mozart's prodigious talents. | ||
| Synonyms | exceeding, olympian, prodigious, surpassing | ||
| Similar | extraordinary | ||
| Antonyms | ordinary | ||
| 2. | exceptional surpassing what is common or usual or expected | ||
| Samples | 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?. | ||
| Synonyms | especial, particular, special | ||
| Similar | uncommon | ||
| Antonyms | common | ||
| 3. | exceptional deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence | ||
| Samples | Special educational provisions for exceptional children. | ||
| Similar | abnormal | ||
| Domain category | psychological science, psychology | ||
| Antonyms | normal | ||
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