extraordinary
pronunciation
How to pronounce extraordinary in British English:
UK [ɪkˈstrɔːdnri]
How to pronounce extraordinary in American English:
US [ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri]
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- Adjective:
- beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
- far more than usual or expected
- (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
Word Origin
- extraordinary
- extraordinary: see extra
- extraordinary (adj.)
- early 15c., from Latin extraordinarius "out of the common order," from extra ordinem "out of order," especially the usual order, from extra "out" (see extra-) + ordinem, accusative of ordo "order" (see order (n.)). Related: Extraordinarily; extraordinariness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Giving to others generates an extraordinary source of energy .
- 2. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence .
- 3. Last year 's protests resulted in some extraordinary concessions .
- 4. Central banks also took extraordinary measures on their own .
- 5. The story of this blind artist is extraordinary and unbelievable .