EXCEPTION
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Exception.
How to pronounce exception:
US
Exception - as a noun
A deliberate act of omission
Example: "With the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elision7exclusion18An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
Example: "All her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child"
Grounds for adverse criticism
Example: "His authority is beyond exception"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
objection20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He is the exception to the rule."
"There are always exceptions to every rule."
"With the exception of John, everyone was on time."
"She made no exceptions to her policy."
"The boss made an exception and allowed him to leave early."
Word Game Points
Is EXCEPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exception is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXCEPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is EXCEPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exception is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXCEPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is EXCEPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exception is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXCEPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
