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extraordinary
[ik-strawr-dn-er-ee, ek-struh-awr-]
adjective
beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.
extraordinary costs.
Synonyms:Antonyms: ,exceptional in character, amount, extent, degree, etc.; noteworthy; remarkable.
extraordinary speed;
an extraordinary man.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms: ,(of an official, employee, etc.) outside of or additional to the ordinary staff; having a special, often temporary task or responsibility.
minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
extraordinary
/ ɪkˈstrɔːdənrɪ, -dənərɪ /
adjective
very unusual, remarkable, or surprising
not in an established manner, course, or order
employed for particular events or purposes
(usually postpositive) (of an official, etc) additional or subordinate to the usual one
a minister extraordinary
Other 51Թ Forms
- extraordinarily adverb
- extraordinariness noun
- unextraordinary adjective
- ˈٰǰ徱ԲԱ noun
- ˈٰǰ徱Բ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of extraordinary1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of extraordinary1
Example Sentences
“The system is broken and demands extraordinary judicial action.”
“It is with these breathtaking facts in mind that Mr. Kelly asks this Court for an extraordinary legal remedy: his release from Bureau of Prisons custody.”
He is extraordinary and he honors the character beautifully.”
Speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme, Ms Long described the last week as "extraordinary", saying there is an "unprecedented number of families locally who feel it is unsafe to stay in their home".
The extraordinary news that one person had survived the disaster quickly made international headlines, as the British national, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, was filmed limping towards an ambulance, with smoke billowing in the background.
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