exception
/ik'sepʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A case that does not follow a general rule or pattern: An "exception" is something or someone that is different from what is usual or expected, not included in a general statement.
- An objection or criticism: An "exception" can also refer to an expression of disagreement or disapproval.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Most students passed the test; the only exception was John.
- I take exception to that unfair accusation.
- The museum is open every day with the exception of Monday.
Advanced Usage
- "to be the exception that proves the rule": This idiom means that the existence of an exception confirms that the general rule is true, because if there were no rule, there would be nothing to be an exception to.
- He doesn't like chocolate, but he's the exception that proves the rule.
- "to take exception to something": To object strongly to something; to be offended by something.
- She took exception to his rude comments.
Variants and Related Words
- Exceptional (adj): unusually good; outstanding.
- She showed exceptional talent.
- Exceptionable (adj): open to objection; causing disapproval (less common).
- There was nothing exceptionable in his report.
Synonyms
- Anomaly: Something that deviates from what is standard or expected.
- Irregularity: The state or quality of being irregular; an instance of this.
- Objection: An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition.
Related Phrases
- With the exception of: Except for; not including.
- Everyone, with the exception of the manager, agreed.
- Without exception: Applying to all cases; with no exclusions.
- All members, without exception, must follow the rules.
Noun
- grounds for adverse criticism
- his authority is beyond exception
- an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; the only exception was her last child"
- all her children were brilliant
- an exception tests the rule
- a deliberate act of omission
- with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news