| extraordinary | 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. Origin: L. Extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. Extraordinaire. See Ordinary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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