Excepting - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Excepting is a preposition meaning excluding or not including. It is used to specify something that is left out from a general statement, similar to except. Example: Everyone attended, excepting John.
Definition:
Not including, excluding something or someone from a general statement.
Synonyms:
excluding, omitting, barring
Part of Speech:
preposition, conjunction
Antonyms:
including, encompassing
Common Collocations:
excepting none, excepting certain cases, excepting the fact
Derivatives:
except, exception, exceptional
Usage Tips:
Use "excepting" to introduce an exclusion; often followed by "for" or "that."
Common Phrases:
all excepting one, not excepting anyone, save and excepting
Etymology:
From Latin "exceptus," past participle of "excipere," meaning "to take out."
Examples:
- 1. Everyone attended the meeting excepting John.
- 2. The rules apply to all students excepting those with special permissions.
- 3. She likes all fruits excepting bananas.
- 4. The park is open daily excepting Mondays.