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exceptionality

exceptionality

7.9
Official permission to not follow a rule
  • noun
  • /ɪkˌsɛpʃəˈnælɪti/
  • Formal
translation icon : excepción
  • The committee granted exceptionality to the project, allowing it to proceed despite the usual restrictions.

Examples

  • Due to its historical value, the building received exceptionality from the new zoning laws.

  • They argued that exceptionality should only be given in rare and justified cases.

  • Many schools have policies regarding exceptionality and inclusivity.

  • Have you ever encountered a case of exceptionality in your work?

  • The committee granted exceptionality to the project, allowing it to proceed despite the usual restrictions.

  • Due to its historical value, the building received exceptionality from the new zoning laws.

  • They argued that exceptionality should only be granted in cases that meet specific criteria.

Synonyms

exception
vsexceptionality
599 3.2

A person or thing not included under a rule

is a formal exemption granted from a general rule or requirement

Antonyms

universality
9 6.8

Being true or the same for everyone

Surface Forms

exceptionality singular
exceptionalities plural

Morphology

exceptionality = exception (semi-transparent) = exception + ality

The suffix '-ality' indicates a state or condition, but the formal exemption context may not be immediately clear.

Etymology

Exceptionality comes from exception, built from ex- 'out' and the same part in except that means 'take out'. So it refers to a formal 'taking out' from a rule — a special permission or exclusion.