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Definition of Extraordinary
1. Adjective. Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. "An extraordinary session of the legislature"
Also: Uncommon, Unusual, Incomparable, Uncomparable, Impressive, Superior
Similar to: Bonzer, Exceeding, Exceptional, Olympian, Prodigious, Surpassing, Extraordinaire, Fantastic, Grand, Howling, Marvellous, Marvelous, Rattling, Terrific, Tremendous, Wonderful, Wondrous, Phenomenal, Awful, Frightful, Terrible, Tremendous, Great, One, Preternatural, Uncanny, Pyrotechnic, Rare, Uncommon, Remarkable, Singular, Some, Special, Wonderworking
Derivative terms: Extraordinariness
Antonyms: Ordinary
2. Adjective. Far more than usual or expected. "It was an over-the-top experience"
3. Adjective. (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials. "An ambassador extraordinary"
Definition of Extraordinary
1. a. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.
2. n. That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.
Definition of Extraordinary
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Extraordinary
1. 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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Extraordinary
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