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- pronunciation:
- ek
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lihns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the fact or state of being extremely good or of high quality.
The academic excellence of the university is well-known.We're proud of the excellence of our products.Her excellence as a teacher is finally being acknowledged.- synonyms:
- distinction, greatness, merit, quality, superiority, worth
- antonyms:
- faultiness, inferiority, shoddiness
- similar words:
- supremacy, value, virtue
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| definition 2: |
a mark or feature of superiority.
His final opera is one of many excellences.- antonyms:
- fault, flaw
- similar words:
- advantage, asset, merit, plus, virtue
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| related words: |
beauty, caliber, estimation, worth |
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