exception
Translation
exception, exclusion
Examples
This is a rare exception to the rule.
This is a rare exception to the rule.
Everyone came, with the exception of Tom.
Everyone came, with the exception of Tom.
Grammar Patterns
an exception to ((sth.)) This is an exception to the rule.
with the exception of ((sb./sth.)) Everyone came, with the exception of Tom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anomaly, deviation; Antonyms: rule, norm
Etymology
From Latin 'excipere' (to take out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'capere' (to take). Something 'taken out' from the rule.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as 'out'. An exception is something taken 'out' of the group or rule.