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

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  1. a. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior.
  2. adj. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
  3. adj. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  4. adj. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. j:100 s. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence