excepting Meaning & Definition
/ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/
What Does Excepting Mean?
Excepting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of except. As a preposition, it means with the exception of.
Excepting at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, preposition |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Excepting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of except
Excepting as a Preposition
- with the exception of
Nothing was to be sacrosanct or sacred, excepting reason itself.
Verb
- To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
- To take exception, to object (to or against).
to except to a witness or his testimony
Synonyms of Excepting
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Excepting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Excepting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Excepting in a Sentence
Nothing was to be sacrosanct or sacred, excepting reason itself.
We've all done it, not excepting Borja.
to except to a witness or his testimony
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Excepting
How to Pronounce Excepting
The standard pronunciation of excepting is //ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.