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Definition of extraordinariness

extraordinariness

/ɪkˈstrɔːr.dəˌnɛr.i.nəs/
ex · traor · di · nar · i · ness
Adverb:extraordinarily
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Adjective:extraordinary
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extraordinariness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of being unusual, remarkable, or far beyond what is ordinary or expected.

Example

"The sheer extraordinariness of her musical talent was evident from her very first performance."

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• Rhymes for extraordinariness

• Nearby Words

extranormal
extraordinaire
extraordinarily
extraordinariness
extraordinary
extrapolate
extrapolation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the 16th century by attaching the native noun-forming suffix -ness to the adjective extraordinary, which derives from Latin extraordinarius ('out of the common order').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extraordinariness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extraordinariness
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