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The definition of exceptional is someone or something that is high above average or someone who needs special educational help because of mental or physical challenges.

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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

adjective

constituting, or occurring as, an exception; not ordinary or average; esp., much above average in quality, ability, etc.: exceptional talents
☆ needing special attention or presenting a special problem, as in education, because mentally gifted or, esp., because mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped

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exceptionality noun pl. exceptionalities
exceptionally adverb

See exceptional in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Being an exception; uncommon.
Well above average; extraordinary: an exceptional memory. See Usage Note at exceptionable.
Deviating widely from a norm, as of physical or mental ability: special educational provisions for exceptional children.

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