English to English Dictionary

Excarnation

The act of removing the flesh from a corpse.

Excavation

The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.

Excavator

A large, heavy machine used for digging and moving earth or other materials.

Exceed

To be greater in number or size than a standard, quantity, or expected limit.

Excellence

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

Excellent

Extremely good; outstanding.

Exception

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.

Exceptional

Unusual or not typical; extraordinary.

Exceptional circumstances

Situations that are out of the ordinary, unexpected, and beyond a person's control, which may justify special treatment or a departure from standard rules.

Exceptions

Instances that do not conform to a general rule or pattern.

Excerpt

A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.

Excess

An amount that is more than usual, necessary, or specified.