Definition of excellent

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ex·cel·lent    (ks-lnt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good of its kind.
2. Archaic Superior.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin excellns, excellent- present participle of excellere, to excel ; see excel

OTHER FORMS:
excel·lent·ly(Adverb)