exceptional

/ɪkˈsep·ʃə·nəl/ adj

Definition

› not like most others of the same type; unusual: This is an exceptional contract, guaranteeing no layoffs. › Exceptional also means unusually good: Davis has done an exceptional job of reporting. exceptionally

/ɪkˈsep·ʃə·nəl·i/ adv › The drawing had exceptionally fine detail.

(Definition of exceptional adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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