EXTRAORDINARY

extraordinary, over-the-top, sinful

(adjective) far more than usual or expected; “an extraordinary desire for approval”; “it was an over-the-top experience”

extraordinary

(adjective) beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; “extraordinary authority”; “an extraordinary achievement”; “her extraordinary beauty”; “enjoyed extraordinary popularity”; “an extraordinary capacity for work”; “an extraordinary session of the legislature”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

extraordinary (comparative more extraordinary, superlative most extraordinary)

Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.

Remarkably good.

Special or supernumerary.

Synonyms

• exceptional

• unparalleled

• noteworthy

• outstanding

Antonyms

• everyday, normal, ordinary, regular, usual

Noun

extraordinary (plural extraordinaries)

Anything that goes beyond what is ordinary.

Source: Wiktionary

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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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