Exceptional
Example: Exceptional cases require special handling
Definition
"Exceptional" describes something that is unusually good, outstanding, or rare, often standing out from what is normal or expected. For example, "Exceptional cases require special handling" means these cases are unique and need different treatment compared to regular cases.
Etymology
The word "exceptional" comes from the Latin word 'excipere,' meaning 'to take out' or 'to exclude.' It evolved through Old French into English, where it began to mean something that is unusual or extraordinary, as if taken out from the ordinary.
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"Exceptional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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