exceptional

Words with a similar base: exceptional

'exceptional'

[exceeding.s.01] as in: far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

Examples:
a night of exceeding darkness
an exceptional memory
olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
the young Mozart's prodigious talents

'exceptional'

[especial.s.01] as in: surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Examples:
he paid especial attention to her
exceptional kindness
a matter of particular and unusual importance
a special occasion
a special reason to confide in her
what's so special about the year 2000?

'exceptional'

[exceptional.s.03] as in: deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

Examples:
special educational provisions for exceptional children

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