exceptionable

adjective

ex·​cep·​tion·​able ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
Synonyms of exceptionablenext
: being likely to cause objection : objectionable
visitors even drink the exceptionable beer—W. D. Howells
exceptionability
ik-ˌsep-sh(ə-)nə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
noun
exceptionably
ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-blē How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
adverb

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Examples of exceptionable in a Sentence

as long as the language is not exceptionable, people can discuss any topic they want in the chat room

Word History

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exceptionable was in 1691

Dictionary Entries Near exceptionable

exception

exceptionable

exceptional

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“Exceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionable. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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exceptionable

adjective
ex·​cep·​tion·​able ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
: objectionable
exceptionably
-blē How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
adverb
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