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- \ik-ˈsept\
- /ɪk.ˈsep.tɪv/
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- \ik-ˈsept\
Definitions of exceptive word
- noun exceptive Exceptional, having an exception. 1
- adjective exceptive relating to or forming an exception 0
- adjective exceptive of, containing, or forming an exception 0
- adjective exceptive inclined to take exception; captious 0
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Parts of speech for Exceptive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
exceptive popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
exceptive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for exceptive
adjective exceptive
- acrimonious — Acrimonious words or quarrels are bitter and angry.
- cantankerous — Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about.
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
- caviling — Present participle of cavil.
- cavillous — Characterized by caviling, or disposed to cavil; quibbling.
Antonyms for exceptive
adjective exceptive
- commendatory — serving to commend; expressing praise or approval
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- encouraging — Giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- laudatory — containing or expressing praise: overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.
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