adjective. Being an exception; uncommon.

adjective. Well above average; extraordinary.

adjective. Deviating widely from a norm, as of physical or mental ability.

Relating to or forming an exception; contrary to the rule; out of the regular or ordinary course.

Synonyms Irregular, unusual, uncommou, unnatural, peculiar, anomalous.

adjective. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior.

adjective. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

adjective. Better than the average; superior due to rarity.

adjective. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

adjective. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

adjective. surpassing what is common or usual or expected

"Hours before the vote, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner praised what he called her "exceptional talent and broad experience.""