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exception

ex·cep·tion

exception

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk sep shn
phrases:
take exception
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of leaving out.
synonyms:
exclusion, omission
similar words:
elimination, exemption, isolation, ostracism, rejection, skip
definition 2: something left out of a class or type of thing.
synonyms:
exclusion, omission
similar words:
reject, skip
definition 3: something to which a general rule does not apply.
synonyms:
anomaly
similar words:
aberration, deviation, freak, irregularity, oddity, quirk
definition 4: an objection or negative criticism, as regarding a particular point.
synonyms:
demurrer, objection
similar words:
challenge, criticism, disagreement, question
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)exception arguable, conspicuous, down-stream, express, glaring, governmental, honorable, implied, invalid, limited, lone, minor, notable, noted, noteworthy, noticeable, occasional, only, partial, possible, probable, proposed, rare, rounding, shining, singular, sole, statutory, striking, stubborn [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)exception carve
(n.)exception + verb prove
noun + (n.)exception Help criteria, exemption, hearsay, impossibility, infidelity, interruption, norm, nuisance, qualification, specification, waiver
phrase: take exception
Word Parts  About this feature
The word exception contains the following part: