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예외 meaning and pronunciation

yeoe · exception

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14155
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 예ː외, 예ː웨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일반적인 규칙이나 예에서 벗어나는 일.

    English: exception — Something which does not follow a general rule or statement.

    Examples

    • 예외 규정.
    • 예외 현상.
    • 예외가 되다.
    • 예외를 인정하다.
    • 예외를 두다.
    • 예외를 허용하다.
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