exceptional
/ɪkˈsepʃənl/adjective
उच्चारण इक्सेप्शनल
असाधारण, विलक्षण, बहुत बढ़िया
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unusually good; much greater than usual
असाधारण, विलक्षण, बहुत बढ़िया
- a student of exceptional ability
- an exceptional performance
- She showed exceptional courage during the flood.
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- The exam results this year were exceptional.
- An exceptional cricketer, he scored a century on debut.
Synonyms outstanding extraordinary remarkable
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very unusual
असामान्य, अपवादस्वरूप
- Late entry is allowed only in exceptional circumstances.
- Heavy snow in July would be an exceptional event.
- Schools are closed only in exceptional circumstances.
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- Such cold weather in May is exceptional.
- In exceptional cases the board will allow a re-test.
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exceptional + noun (attributive)
Before a noun, exceptional means unusually good or unusually great; the noun can be a person, quality or result.
Noun से पहले 'exceptional' का अर्थ असाधारण रूप से अच्छा या बड़ा होता है; noun व्यक्ति, गुण या परिणाम हो सकता है।
- Radhika is an exceptional student of mathematics.
- The coach praised his exceptional courage.
exceptional for sb / for sth
Use for to say who or what the exception is measured against.
किसके या किस मानक के हिसाब से कोई बात अपवाद है, यह बताने के लिए 'for' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Her speed is exceptional for a girl of fourteen.
in exceptional circumstances / cases
This fixed phrase means in rare situations that break the usual rule; it is common in official notices.
यह स्थिर वाक्यांश उन दुर्लभ परिस्थितियों के लिए है जिनमें सामान्य नियम लागू नहीं होता; यह सरकारी सूचनाओं में आम है।
- Leave is granted only in exceptional circumstances.
exceptionally + adjective
The adverb exceptionally strengthens an adjective, so exceptionally cold means extremely cold.
Adverb 'exceptionally' किसी adjective को बल देता है; जैसे 'exceptionally cold' का अर्थ बहुत अधिक ठंडा है।
- This winter has been exceptionally cold in Shimla.
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exceptional + noun
talentqualitycouragecircumstancescaseperformance
- The school gives scholarships to students of exceptional talent.
adverb + exceptional
trulyquitesimplygenuinelyabsolutely
- His innings was truly exceptional.
verb + exceptional
provebeconsiderregard asseem
- The results proved exceptional this year.
exceptional + for
for her agefor this seasonfor a beginnerfor a village school
- The marks are exceptional for a beginner.
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- The jury was impressed by her exceptional singing voice.
निर्णायक मंडल उसकी असाधारण गायन-आवाज़ से प्रभावित हुआ।
- Exceptional rain caused floods in the city last August.
पिछले अगस्त में असामान्य बारिश से शहर में बाढ़ आ गई।
- Fees may be waived in exceptional cases.
असाधारण मामलों में फीस माफ़ की जा सकती है।
- The soldier was honoured for his exceptional bravery.
सैनिक को उसकी असाधारण बहादुरी के लिए सम्मानित किया गया।
- It is an exceptionally difficult paper, so do not lose heart.
यह पेपर बहुत कठिन है, इसलिए हिम्मत मत हारिए।
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✗ He scored exceptional high marks in maths.
✓ He scored exceptionally high marks in maths.
An adjective (high) is modified by an adverb, so use exceptionally, not exceptional.
Adjective 'high' को adverb बदलता है, इसलिए 'exceptionally' लिखें, 'exceptional' नहीं।
✗ Exceptionable work won him the prize.
✓ Exceptional work won him the prize.
Exceptionable means open to objection, a look-alike with the opposite sense.
'Exceptionable' का अर्थ आपत्तिजनक है; यह दिखने में मिलता-जुलता पर उलटे अर्थ का शब्द है।
✗ The rule has no exceptional.
✓ The rule has no exception.
After no, a noun is needed; exceptional is an adjective, exception is the noun.
'No' के बाद noun चाहिए; 'exceptional' adjective है और 'exception' noun है।
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These words describe something far from ordinary, but exceptional is the one that stresses rarity.
ये शब्द साधारण से बहुत अलग बात बताते हैं, पर 'exceptional' दुर्लभता पर बल देता है।
Much better or rarer than the normal standard; usually praise.
सामान्य स्तर से कहीं बेहतर या दुर्लभ; प्रायः प्रशंसा के लिए।
- Her memory is exceptional.
Simply not common; it does not say good or bad.
केवल सामान्य नहीं; अच्छे या बुरे का संकेत नहीं देता।
- It is unusual to see snow here.
Beyond what is normal, often amazing or surprising.
सामान्य से परे, प्रायः आश्चर्यजनक।
- He showed extraordinary patience.
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