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Exceptional describes someone or something that is high above average or someone who needs special educational help because of mental or physical challenges. (adjective)

An example of exceptional is an IQ of 140.
An example of exceptional is a mentally handicapped child who needs a tutor.

See exceptional in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See exceptional in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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