卓越

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 卓越(たくえつ) expresses ability or achievement that stands out as exceptionally good.
• Basic usage: It evaluates a high level of skill, such as language ability or musical interpretation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Form before a noun
  • 卓越した語学力 places 卓越した before the noun. This form describes an outstanding quality, not necessarily excellence limited to the past.
• Strength and register of praise
  • It suits a formal assessment emphasizing more marked excellence than 優れた.