la
feminine
/ekseˈlenθja/
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Translation
excellence
Word origin
From Latin excellentia ('superiority'), from excellere ('to rise above, surpass'), from ex ('out') plus a root meaning 'to be high'. The same source gives English 'excel' and 'excellent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excellentia
- English cognates
- excel, excellent
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralexcelencias
Examples
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The excellence of his work surprised the whole jury.
académica .
This school seeks academic excellence in every pupil.
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What excellence in the details of this dish!
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The company received an award for excellence in service.
requiere .
Reaching excellence requires years of effort and practice.
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