Exceptional
Pronunciation : Ex*cep"tion*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. exceptionnel.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913