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May 26, 2012
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ex•cep•tion•al



Pronunciation: (ik-sep'shu-nl), [key]
—adj.
1. forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary: The warm weather was exceptional for January.
2. unusually excellent; superior: an exceptional violinist.
3. Educ.(of a child)
a. being intellectually gifted.
b. being physically or esp. mentally handicapped to an extent that special schooling is required.

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