In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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
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
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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