exceptionalism
English
noun
Definitions
- The state of being special, exceptional or unique.
- The belief that something (a nation, species etc.) is exceptional, superior or does not conform to an established norm.
- A philosophy of prevention or of intervention.
Etymology
Suffix from English exceptional.
Origin
English
exceptional
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- exception English
- exceptional English
- exceptionalist English
- exceptionality English
- exceptionally English
- exceptionalness English
- nonexceptional English
- unexceptional English
- *keh₂p- Proto-Indo-European