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/ɪkˈsɛl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.
"She continues to excel in her academic studies and research." - 2
To surpass or outdo others in performance or quality.
"The new software is designed to excel all previous versions in speed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'excellere', meaning to surpass, rise, or tower above, formed from the prefix 'ex-' (out, beyond) and 'celsus' (lofty, high). Entering Middle English via Old French in the 15th century, the term evolved from physical elevation to mean preeminence in skill, quality, or achievement.
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exceller
Transliteration: /ɛk.sɛ.le/
"Il cherche toujours à exceller dans son domaine."
hervorragen
Transliteration: /hɛɐ̯ˈfɔʁˌʁaːɡn̩/
"Sie versteht es, in ihrem Beruf zu hervorragen."
eccellere
Transliteration: /etˈtʃɛl.le.re/
"Tutti gli studenti sperano di eccellere negli esami."
sobresalir
Transliteration: /so.βɾe.saˈliɾ/
"Es capaz de sobresalir en cualquier deporte que practique."
exceler
Transliteration: /eʃ.seˈleɾ/
"Ele procura sempre exceler nas suas tarefas."
उत्कृष्ट होना
Transliteration: utkrisht hona
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह अपने अध्ययन में उत्कृष्ट होना चाहता है।"
擅长
Transliteration: shàncháng
Script: 中文汉字
"她在科学研究方面表现得十分擅长。"
탁월하다
Transliteration: takwolhada
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 모든 스포츠 종목에서 탁월합니다."
秀出る
Transliteration: hideru
Script: 日本語
"彼女は語学の分野で秀でている。"
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