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Exceptional
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
An exception, or something having an exceptional value
📖 Definitions of "Exceptional"
- 1
An exception, or something having an exceptional value
- 1
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
"What an exceptional flower!"
- 2
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.
"The quality of the beer was exceptional."
- 3
Corresponding to something of lower dimension under a birational correspondence.
"an exceptional curve; an exceptional divisor"
🔄 Synonyms of "Exceptional"
9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| prodigious | Extraordinarily amazing. |
| extraordinarynoun | Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual. |
| particularnoun | Specific; discrete; concrete. |
| specialnoun | Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality. |
| uncommon | Rare; not readily found; unusual. |
| especial | Exceptional in importance or significance; special. |
| exceedingnoun | The situation of being in excess. |
| surpassingnoun | Becoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding. |
| olympiannoun | (sports) Of or relating to the modern Olympic Games; Olympic. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Exceptional"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| especial | Exceptional in importance or significance; special. |
| extraordinary | Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual. |
| special | Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality. |
| exceeding | (archaic) exceptional, extraordinary |
| particular | Specific; discrete; concrete. |
| prodigious | Extraordinarily amazing. |
| surpassing | Becoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding. |
| abnormal | Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. |
| uncommon | Rare; not readily found; unusual. |
| olympian | (sports) Of or relating to the modern Olympic Games; Olympic. |
| exceptionally | To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree. |
| outstanding | Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority. |
| excellent | Of higher or the highest quality; splendid. |
| spectacular | Amazing or worthy of special notice. |
| superb | First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good. |
| phenomenal | (colloquial) Very remarkable; highly extraordinary; amazing. |
| superior | Higher in rank, status, or quality. |
| enormous | Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc. |
| eminent | (of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy. |
| tremendous | Notable for its size, power, or excellence. |
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