Defn: Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence,
better than the average; superior. Lyell.
This particular spot had exceptional advantages. Jowett (Th. )
— Ex*cep"tion*al*ly(#), adv.
EXCEPTIONER
Ex*cep"tion*er, n.
Defn: One who takes exceptions or makes objections. [Obs.] Milton.
EXCEPTIONLESS
Ex*cep"tion*less, a.
Defn: Without exception.
A universal, . . . exceptionless disqualification. Bancroft.
EXCEPTIOUS
Ex*cep"tious, a.
Defn: Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious.
[Obs.]
At least effectually silence the doubtful and exceptious. South.
— Ex*cep"tious*ness, n. [Obs.] Barrow.
EXCEPTIVE
Ex*cept"ive, a.
Defn: That excepts; including an exception; as, an exceptive proposition. I. Watts. A particular and exceptive law. Milton.
EXCEPTLESS
Ex*cept"less, a.