excellence — the quality of being extremely good or outstanding
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being extremely good or outstanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeksələns/
Example Sentences
- His excellence in cooking made him cry tears of joy... and onions.
- The company's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous awards.
- She achieved excellence in everything except remembering where she put her keys.
excellence
NOUN[/ˈeksələns/]
the quality of being extremely good or outstanding
the quality of being extremely good or outstanding
True excellence earns reverence, making it our clear preference!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin excellere, meaning 'to surpass' or 'stand out'. It combines the prefix ex- (out) and the verb cellere (to rise or lift), literally meaning 'to rise above' or 'surpass others'.
Breakdown
ex- (out, beyond) + cellere (to rise, lift, raise) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or quality), forming 'the quality of standing out or surpassing'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His excellence in cooking made him cry tears of joy... and onions.”
“The company's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous awards.”
“She achieved excellence in everything except remembering where she put her keys.”
“The school's excellence in education attracts students from around the world.”
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