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extraordinary

/ɪkˈstrɔːr.dəˌnɛr.i/
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Adverb:extraordinarily
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1

Very unusual, remarkable, or far beyond what is ordinary, expected, or customary.

Example

"The young pianist displayed an extraordinary talent for improvising complex melodies."

2

Specially appointed, employed, or convened for a particular purpose outside of regular duties or schedules (such as a diplomatic envoy or an emergency assembly).

Example

"The board of directors called an extraordinary general meeting to vote on the proposed corporate merger."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal diplomatic or administrative titles, such as 'ambassador extraordinary' or 'envoy extraordinary', the adjective is placed immediately after the noun it modifies.

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extraordinaire
extraordinarily
extraordinariness
extraordinary
extrapolate
extrapolation
extrasensory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin extraordinarius, formed from the phrase extra ordinem ('outside the normal order or course').

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