/ɛk.se.lɑ̃/
Translation
excellent
Word origin
From Latin excellens, the present participle of excellere ('to surpass, to rise above'), from ex ('out') plus a root meaning 'to be high'. English 'excellent' and 'excel' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excellere
- English cognates
- excellent, excel
Grammar
Examples
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This restaurant serves excellent Italian food.
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You did an excellent job on this project.
cette .
She is in excellent shape this season.
C' , - .
That is an excellent idea, let us go right away.
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The pupils achieved excellent results in the exam.
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