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Meaning of 'extraordinary' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Extraordinary [ a.]
- Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.
- Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.
- Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.
2 . Extraordinary [ n.]
- That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.

Meaning of 'extraordinary' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . extraordinary [ a]
Meaning (1):
- beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
Example in sentence:
  • an extraordinary achievement;
  • an extraordinary capacity for work;
  • an extraordinary session of the legislature;
  • enjoyed extraordinary popularity;
  • extraordinary authority;
  • her extraordinary beauty
2 . extraordinary [ s]
Meaning (2):
- (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
Example in sentence:
  • an ambassador extraordinary
Meaning (3):
- far more than usual or expected
Example in sentence:
  • an extraordinary desire for approval;
  • it was an over-the-top experience

Nearby Words:

extacy extance extancy extant extasy extatic extemporal extemporanean extemporaneous extemporarily

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