ETYM Cf. French exceptionnel.
(Psychology) Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence.

(Homonym: grate).
1. More than usual.
2. Of major significance or importance; SYN. outstanding.
3. Relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind.
4. Remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect.