Exception

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

Definitions of exception

noun the action of not including or not being included within a general statement or rule

Example Sentences

A1 I never break the rules, except for one exception.

A2 The teacher made an exception and allowed me to hand in my homework late.

B1 There are always exceptions to every rule, so it's important to be flexible.

B2 The company policy is strict, but there may be exceptions for special circumstances.

C1 The judge decided to make an exception in this case due to the unique circumstances.

C2 In rare cases, even the most stringent rules can have exceptions that must be carefully considered.

Examples of exception in a Sentence

formal The company policy states that overtime pay is only given in exceptional circumstances.

informal I usually don't like spicy food, but I'll make an exception for this dish.

slang I never go out on weeknights, but I might make an exception for this party.

figurative She is usually very strict with deadlines, but she made an exception for this project.

Grammatical Forms of exception

• past tense: excepted
• plural: exceptions
• comparative: more exceptional
• superlative: most exceptional
• present tense: excepting
• future tense: will except
• perfect tense: have excepted
• continuous tense: is excepting
• singular: exception
• positive degree: exceptional
• infinitive: to except
• gerund: excepting
• participle: excepted

Origin and Evolution of exception

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exception' originated from the Latin word 'exceptio', which means an objection or a plea. It was derived from the verb 'excipere', which means to take out or make an objection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exception' has retained its basic meaning of something that is excluded or not included in a general rule or statement. However, its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as law, programming, and everyday language.