exception
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
ex · cep · tion
/ɪk · ˈsɛp · ʃən/
English Definition
n. something that is not included in the general rule or does not follow a rule or pattern
Significado en Español
excepción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngoại lệ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex-（out）+ cept（take, hold）→take out→exception
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “exception”?
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A
exclusion
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B
addition
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C
agreement
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D
inclusion
Show answer
A — exclusion.
“exception” means n. something that is not included in the general rule or does not follow a rule or pattern
Common questions about “exception”
What does “exception” mean?
exception — n. something that is not included in the general rule or does not follow a rule or pattern. In Chinese: 例外.
How do you pronounce “exception”?
exception is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · cep · tion.
Is “exception” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. exception appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exception”?
ex-（out）+ cept（take, hold）→take out→exception
