ex·cep·tion·al 
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənl̟/ adjective
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənl̟/ adjective [more exceptional; most exceptional] 1 : not usual : unusual or uncommon
▪ an exceptional [=unusually large] amount of rain ▪ We're bending the rules for this exceptional situation. ▪ exceptional circumstances 2 : unusually good : much better than average
▪ an exceptional student in math ▪ The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional. ▪ exceptional skill 3 : mentally or physically disabled
▪ a separate school for exceptional children
▪ an exceptional [=unusually large] amount of rain ▪ We're bending the rules for this exceptional situation. ▪ exceptional circumstances
▪ an exceptional student in math ▪ The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional. ▪ exceptional skill
▪ a separate school for exceptional children
— ex·cep·tion·al·ly adverb
▪ an exceptionally hardy plant ▪ The film was exceptionally good.
▪ an exceptionally hardy plant ▪ The film was exceptionally good.
