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How do you spell Exception?

Correct spelling

exception

EXCEP + TION. Think: except.

Why is exception spelled this way?

From Latin excipere, to take out. EX (out) + CAPERE (to take). An exception is taken out of the rule — the case that doesn't follow the pattern.

Common misspellings of exception

exeptionexseptionexceptoinexsception

Example

We can make an exception in this case.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell exception?+
The correct spelling is "exception". EXCEP + TION. Think: except.
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