Distinguished vs. Exceptional — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Distinguished and Exceptional
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Distinguished
Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent
Distinguished scientists.
Exceptional
Unusual; not typical
Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances
Distinguished
Dignified in conduct or appearance
A distinguished gentleman.
Exceptional
An item in a company's accounts arising from its normal activity but much larger or smaller than usual.
Distinguished
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
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Exceptional
Being an exception; uncommon
This town is exceptional for the region in having a high tax rate.
Distinguished
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
Exceptional
Well above average; extraordinary
An exceptional memory.
Distinguished
(mathematics) Specified, noted.
Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.
Exceptional
Deviating widely from a norm, as of physical or mental ability
Special educational provisions for exceptional children.
Distinguished
Simple past tense and past participle of distinguish
Exceptional
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
What an exceptional flower!
Distinguished
Marked; special.
The most distinguished politeness.
Exceptional
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.
The quality of the beer was exceptional.
Distinguished
Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; - applied to persons and deeds.
Exceptional
(geometry) Corresponding to something of lower dimension under a birational correspondence.
An exceptional curve; an exceptional divisor
Distinguished
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation;
Our distinguished professor
An eminent scholar
A great statesman
Exceptional
An exception, or something having an exceptional value
Distinguished
Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person;
His distinguished bearing
The monarch's imposing presence
She reigned in magisterial beauty
Exceptional
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior.
This particular spot had exceptional advantages.
Distinguished
Set apart from other such things
Exceptional
Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree;
A night of exceeding darkness
An exceptional memory
Olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
The young Mozart's prodigious talents
Exceptional
Surpassing what is common or usual or expected;
He paid especial attention to her
Exceptional kindness
A matter of particular and unusual importance
A special occasion
A special reason to confide in her
What's so special about the year 2000?
Exceptional
Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence;
Special educational provisions for exceptional children
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