(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:31:25

Ex*cep"tion*al (?), a. [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.

 

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