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exceptional

の-Adjectiveな-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. exceptional
2. unusual

This noun describes something that is unusual, exceptional, or without precedent. It is used when a situation falls outside the norm or breaks established conventions, often in formal or news contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A day when the train's actually on time — isn't that the real exception?

Sentence 2

I keep saying it, but this is an exceptional case, right?

Sentence 3

Snow in the morning — that's pretty unusual!

Sentence 4

Getting approval this fast is exceptional, don't you think?

Sentence 5

Wouldn't it be exceptional if no department objected?