adj 1. marvellous; strange and unusual ○ Seeing her again gave him an extraordinary thrill. ○ A peacock’s feathers are quite extraordinary. ○ It’s extraordinary weather for June. 2. completely different from everything else (formal.) ○ These are extraordinary costs which will not be charged again. ○ They called an extraordinary meeting of the club.
ex•traor´di•na•ry
a. [L. extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. extraordinaire. See Ordinary.]
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.
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.
Meaning of “extraordinary” in English language – adj 1. marvellous; strange and unusual ○...
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