excepting

USAGE SUMMARY

"excepting" is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is used to introduce a statement that forms an exception to a general rule or principle. For example, "Excepting holidays, the museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

59 human-written examples

The number of vertebrae in each group, excepting the caudal vertebrae, is moderately consistent, though there are some exceptions to the group averages.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Her last film, excepting a quirky appearance as an nymphomaniac princess in Mike Hodges's Pulp (1972), was as a press agent who discovers country boy singer Elvis Presley in Loving You (1957) and sets him on the road to fame.

The Guardian - Film

We're both enraptured by the unfolding squabble between a woman in a conservative getup, excepting the red-streaked hair just peaking out from underneath her black headscarf, and the chador-cloaked morality police officer accosting her.

The Guardian

Sixteen had been seen before the study began, but only one had previously been looked at in any detail.Features on the Moon (excepting those few from which samples have been collected) are dated by counting craters on them.

The Economist

Power cuts and kilometre-long queues for fuel stoked anger against the Brothers even among the rural poor previously a loyal part of their base.Luckily for Mr Morsi, no rival political factions, excepting the Salafist party well-ensconced in slums and villages, looked likely to tap into this growing anger.

The Economist

Figures from the World Health Organisation show that Britons are less likely to take their own lives than Americans or anyone else in Europe, excepting the famously sanguine inhabitants of Greece, Italy and Portugal.

The Economist

Excepting Tajikistan possibly, the countries and their elites are overwhelmingly secular.Certainly the authoritarian presidents—all seasoned veterans of the Soviet regime raise the shibboleth of fundamentalism, particularly whenever their own mismanagement or corruption is exposed.

The Economist

Last month the lower house approved all this in principle, but only at the price of a shoddy deal excepting congressmen from the proposed income cap of around $10,000 a month (in a country where the legal minimum wage is $112).

The Economist

Before its acquisition of Foster's of Australia in December, Africa (excepting South Africa) accounted for only 12% of SABMiller's sales, including soft drinks and bottling.

The Economist

Yet by His Majesty's orders he made many trials to open them, but all to no purpose; excepting some scraps containing some words".The excavation at Herculaneum which, like nearby Pompeii, was buried in 79AD under ash from Mount Vesuvius had uncovered a literary time capsule.

The Economist

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Similar Expressions

1 human-written examples

Nonetheless, some philosophers, including Jeremy Bentham and Hans Kelsen, argue that the content of every legal system can and should be represented solely in terms of duty-imposing and duty-excepting laws.

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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "excepting", ensure the exception is clearly defined and relevant to the main statement. This maintains clarity and avoids ambiguity.

Common error

Avoid using "excepting" in highly informal or conversational writing. Alternatives like "except for" or "excluding" may be more appropriate.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "excepting" is that of a preposition introducing an exception to a general statement. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage in various contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

35%

Encyclopedias

30%

Science

15%

Less common in

Formal & Business

10%

Reference

5%

Wiki

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "excepting" is a grammatically correct preposition used to introduce an exception to a general statement. According to Ludwig AI, it’s perfectly acceptable in written English. While versatile, it's most frequently found in formal contexts such as News & Media and Encyclopedias, as highlighted in the examples provided by Ludwig. For less formal writing, consider alternatives like "except for" or "excluding". When using "excepting", clarity is key: ensure the exception is well-defined. Remember that while correct, its formality might make it unsuitable for casual contexts.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

with the exception of

Replaces "excepting" with a more formal prepositional phrase.

excluding

Direct synonym, emphasizing the act of leaving something out.

not including

Similar to excluding, but can be slightly more informal.

apart from

Indicates a separation or differentiation.

aside from

Similar to "apart from", but may suggest a more casual tone.

save for

More literary or archaic alternative for "excepting".

barring

Implies a condition that prevents something from happening, similar to excluding.

omitting

Focuses on the act of leaving something out intentionally.

leaving out

More direct and less formal way of saying excluding.

but

A simple conjunction used to introduce an exception.

FAQs

How do I use "excepting" in a sentence?

"Excepting" is used to introduce an exception to a general statement. For example, "All students passed the exam, excepting one."

What can I say instead of "excepting"?

You can use alternatives like "with the exception of", "excluding", or "apart from" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "excepting" or "except for"?

Both "excepting" and "except for" can be correct, but "excepting" is generally considered more formal. "Except for" is often preferred in less formal writing.

What's the difference between "excepting" and "excluding"?

While both indicate an exclusion, "excepting" often introduces a specific exception to a general rule, whereas "excluding" is a more direct way of saying something is not included.