EXCEPTING Meaning and
Definition
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Excepting is a verb that is used to indicate the exclusion or omission of someone or something from a particular statement, rule, or category. It is derived from the verb "except" and is commonly used in the context of making an exception.
When something or someone is "excepted," it means that they are specifically exempted or excluded from a general statement or rule. It implies that all other options or individuals are included, with the exception of the one being mentioned.
For instance, in the sentence, "Everyone enjoyed the trip, excepting John," the word "excepting" suggests that all other individuals on the trip had a good time, except for John. Here, John is specifically excluded from the positive experience.
"Excepting" can also be used to express a generalization or observation that may not be true for one particular case. For example, "The employees, excepting the CEO, earn a modest salary." Here, the term implies that all employees receive a modest salary, except the CEO.
In summary, "excepting" serves as a verb that signifies the exclusion or exemption of something or someone from a stated fact, norm, or category. It implies that all other options or individuals are considered, but the one specified is omitted from the generalization or rule.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of EXCEPTING
The word excepting is derived from the verb except, which can be traced back to the Latin word excipere. Excipere is a combination of the prefix ex- (meaning out of or from) and the verb capere (meaning to take or to seize). Over time, excipere evolved into exceptus in Latin, which is the past participle of the verb. From there, it entered Middle English as excepten and eventually became except in modern English. The addition of the suffix -ing to the word except creates the present participle form excepting.
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Conjugate verb Excepting
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