exceptional
exceptional
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "exceptional"
IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
Syllables and Sounds:
1st syllable: /ɪk/
/ɪ/ - short vowel sound (as in "sit")
/k/ - voiceless velar stop (as in "cat")
2nd syllable: /ˈsɛpʃən/
/ˈsɛp/ - stressed syllable
/ˈs/ - voiceless alveolar fricative (as in "sun")
/ɛ/ - short vowel sound (as in "bet")
/p/ - voiceless bilabial stop (as in "pet")
/ʃən/ - consonant cluster
/ʃ/ - voiceless palatal fricative (as in "ship")
/ən/ - nasal consonant cluster (as in "in")
Word Form Variations
Singular: exceptional
Plural: exceptional (no change for plural form)
Adjective: exceptional (main form)
Verb: exception (to make an exception, to exclude)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: An instance or case that deviates from the usual rule or standard.
Synonyms: anomaly, irregularity, peculiarity, aberration
Antonyms: norm, average, typical, standard
Verb
Definition: To make an exception; to exclude or exempt.
Synonyms: exclude, exempt, omit, disregard
Antonyms: include, admit, accept, consider
Adjective
Definition: Outstandingly good; remarkable; unusual; extraordinary.
Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding, extraordinary, exceptional
Antonyms: ordinary, typical, average, normal
Adverb
Definition: In an exceptional manner; unusually; extraordinarily.
Synonyms: exceptionally, extraordinarily, remarkably, unusually
Antonyms: typically, ordinarily, normally, averagely
Examples of Use
Books
"The book was exceptional in its ability to capture the nuances of human emotion." (The New York Times Book Review)
"His exceptional talent for storytelling made him a beloved author." (The Guardian)
Newspapers
"The athlete's exceptional performance earned her a gold medal." (The Washington Post)
"The company's exceptional growth rate has made it a major player in the industry." (The Financial Times)
Online Publications
"Her exceptional contributions to the field of artificial intelligence have been widely recognized." (Nature)
"The exceptional quality of the photographs in this article is truly stunning." (National Geographic)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The movie's exceptional special effects were a highlight." (Rotten Tomatoes)
"The singer's exceptional vocal range was on full display during the concert." (Billboard)
General Public Discourse
"Her exceptional kindness and generosity made her a beloved member of the community." (Personal anecdote)
"The exceptional circumstances of the case warranted a special ruling." (Legal discussion)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Exceptional
"Exceptional people are not made by genetics or luck, but by the fire of purpose and the discipline to nurture it." — Anonymous
"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. And the exceptional always carry it well." — Ralph Marston
"You don’t have to be exceptional to start, but you have to start to be exceptional." — Anonymous
"The difference between ordinary and exceptional is often just a little extra effort." — Anonymous
"Exceptional leaders are those who know when to listen and when to act." — Anonymous
"An exceptional life is not something to be found, but something to be created." — Anonymous
"Exceptional minds see the world not as it is, but as it can be." — Anonymous
"Talent is rare, but exceptional character is even rarer." — Anonymous
"True art is exceptional in its ability to stir the soul." — Anonymous
"Exceptional kindness leaves a mark that time cannot erase." — Anonymous
Etymology
Exceptional is a word that comes from the Latin word exceptio, which means "exception" or "taking out." This word was formed from the prefix ex (meaning "out") and the verb capere (meaning "to take").
So, when we say something is "exceptional," we're basically saying it's something that is "taken out" or "different" from the usual or ordinary. The word first appeared in English in the 15th century with the same meaning it has today.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Exceptional
Common Phrases:
To make an exception: To allow something that is usually not permitted.
An exceptional case: A unique or unusual situation.
Of exceptional quality: Extremely good or high in quality.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
Beyond the pale of exception: Outside the limits of what is acceptable.
To take exception to something: To object to something strongly.
Idioms with Synonyms:
Out of the ordinary: Unusual or extraordinary.
A cut above the rest: Superior to others.
One in a million: Extremely rare or special.
Note: While "exceptional" is a versatile word, it doesn't appear in many common idioms. This is likely because the word itself conveys a strong sense of uniqueness and superiority, making it less necessary to combine it with other words to create idiomatic expressions.
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Source Information
Definition of exceptional from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
