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adj. Being an exception; uncommon.

adj. Well above average; extraordinary: an exceptional memory. See Usage Note at exceptionable.

adj. Deviating widely from a norm, as of physical or mental ability: special educational provisions for exceptional children.

adj. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

adj. Better than the average; superior due to rarity.

adj. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior.

Relating to or forming an exception; contrary to the rule; out of the regular or ordinary course.

Synonyms Irregular, unusual, uncommou, unnatural, peculiar, anomalous.

adj. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

adj. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

adj. surpassing what is common or usual or expected

"Hours before the vote, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner praised what he called her "exceptional talent and broad experience.""

abnormal    extraordinary    uncommon   

exceptionally   

exceptional space   

uncommon    rare    superior    abnormal    unusual    special    however    negatively    often    most   

except   

extraordinary    uncommon    considerable    amaze    marvellous    artistic    superior