Definition of Exceptional

1. Adjective. Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree. "The young Mozart's prodigious talents"

Exact synonyms: Exceeding, Olympian, Prodigious, Surpassing
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Exception

2. Adjective. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. "What's so special about the year 2000?"
Exact synonyms: Especial, Particular, Special
Similar to: Uncommon
Derivative terms: Specialness

3. Adjective. Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence. "Special educational provisions for exceptional children"
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Similar to: Abnormal

Definition of Exceptional

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

Definition of Exceptional

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exceptional

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excel at
excementosis
excentral
excentric
excentrical
excentric amputation
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exceptionable
exceptionably
exceptional (current term)
exceptional(a)
exceptionalism
exceptionalisms
exceptionality
exceptionally
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excerpt
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