exceptional

[Eng. exception; -al.] 1. Out of the ordinary or usual course; unusual, not usual, special; forming or of the nature of an exception; unprecedented, extraordinary. 2. That may be excepted against; exceptionable, ěx-çep-tion-al-ly, adv . [English exceptional ; -ly.] In an exceptional or unusual manner or degree; unprecedentedly, extraordinarily. ěx-çěp-tion-a-ry, a. [Eng. exception; -ary.] Indicating an exception. *ěx-çěp-tion-er, s. [Eng. exception ; -er.] One who takes exceptions or objections; an objector. "Thus much, readers, in favor of the softer spirited Christian; for other exception ers there was no thought taken."- Milton : Remonstrant's Defence. *ěx-çěp-tious, a. [Eng. except ; -ious .] Given to caviling; fond of making objections; peevish, censorious. *ex-çěp-tious-ne , s. [Eng. exceptious ; -ne .] The quality of being exceptious; a disposition to find or raise objections or exceptions.