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exception
noun
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Divide exception into syllables:

ex · cep · tion

How to pronounce exception:

Definition of exception:

exception (noun):
a deliberate act of omission.
the act of excepting exclusion
anything excluded from or not conforming to a general rule or classification

Synonyms for exception:

doubtquestioncriticismchallengeomissionquirkdeviationcomplaintfreakinconsistency
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Antonyms for exception:

uniformityharmonyresemblancestatus quoagreementroutinenormalstandardinclusioncommunity
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