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1. Excellent or outstanding – the correct spelling?
2. What is excellent?
3. What is outstanding?
1. Excellent or outstanding – the correct spelling?
The correct answer is 'excellent'
To explain this, we need to analyze the meanings of the words that make up the term. The word that aligns with the Vietnamese dictionary definition is the correct one.
2. What is excellence?
'Excellence' is an adjective that denotes a person/thing standing at the forefront, achieving outstanding accomplishments beyond the normal level. In detail:
- 'Ex' (noun) means to bring out, to produce
- 'Cellence' (adjective) describes something quick, sharp
When considering the root meanings of each part, the term 'excellence' fully captures the essence when expressing someone skilled, perfect, with exceptional capabilities.
In English, the term 'outstanding' can be translated through the meaning of the word 'excellent.' Vietnamese also lists synonyms for outstanding as the best, superior, remarkable,...
For example:
+ In 2021, she won the Oscar for the best actor
+ For 12 consecutive years, she has consistently excelled in academics
+ On this project, he performed exceptionally well in the assigned task.
+ Quang Hai, Van Toan,..., are among the outstanding players of 2019
+ She speaks remarkably well.
