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Exceptional

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/adjective
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Exceptional means standing out from the ordinary due to superior quality, rarity, or deviation from the norm, often implying excellence or high achievement. In modern contexts, it's frequently used to praise outstanding performance in fields like education or sports, but it can also highlight negative anomalies, such as exceptional risks in finance.

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