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EXTRAORDINARILY
inordinately, extraordinarily
(adverb) extremely; “she was inordinately smart”; “it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
extraordinarily (comparative more extraordinarily, superlative most extraordinarily)
In an extraordinary manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*traor"di*na*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In an extraordinary manner or degree.
EXTRAORDINARY
Ex*traor"di*na*ry, a. Etym: [L. extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. extraordinaire. See Ordinary.]
1. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. Which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts. Milton.
2. Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.
3. Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.
Ex*traor"di*na*ry, n.; pl. Extraordinaries (.
Definition: That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success. Their extraordinary did consist especially in the matter of prayers and devotions. Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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