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ordinarily

/ˌɔːr.dəˈner.ə.li/
or · di · nar · i · ly
Adjective:ordinary
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• adverb

1

Under normal conditions; in most cases; usually.

Example

"Ordinarily, the library closes at eight in the evening, but hours are extended during final exams."

2

In a plain, unremarkable, or standard way, without special distinction.

Example

"Despite his immense wealth, he dressed quite ordinarily for the neighborhood meeting."

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• Rhymes for ordinarily

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orderly
ordinal
ordinance
ordinarily
ordinariness
ordinary
ordination

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the adjective 'ordinary' (from Latin 'ordinarius', meaning 'customary' or 'regular', derived from 'ordo', meaning 'order') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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