Exception or Acception
Learn why “Exception” is correct and “Acception” is wrong.
Acception
Incorrect spelling - “Acception” is a misspelling and not standard English.
"Acception" is a common misspelling of "Exception". Always use "Exception" when referring to the correct word.
Exception
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Exception” means something that is excluded from a rule or general statement.
Definition of Exception
"Exception": “Exception” means something that is excluded from a rule or general statement.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Exception
- • exclusion
- • anomaly
- • special case
Usage Examples
"Correct:" There is one exception to the rule.
"Correct:" Everyone passed the test with an exception.
"Correct:" She made an exception for him.
"Correct:" No exception will be allowed.
"Incorrect:" There is one acception to the rule.
"Incorrect:" Everyone passed with an acception.
"Incorrect:" She made an acception for him.
"Incorrect:" No acception will be allowed.
Notes:
- • Ends with –tion, not –ption.
- • Common misspelling due to pronunciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Exception.
Q: Can I write acception?
A: No, it is wrong.
Q: Meaning?
A: Something excluded from a rule.
Summary
"Exception is correct; ‘Acception’ is wrong. Always use –tion ending."