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exceptional

Exceptional, a.

Etymology: [Cf. F. exceptionnel.]

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior. Lyell. This particular spot had exceptional advantages. Jowett (Th. ) -- Ex*cep"tion*al*ly(#), adv.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists exceptional only as an antonym, under general, normal, usual.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms

generalnormalusual

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