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- DictionaryOr·di·nar·y/ˈôrdnˌerē/
adjective
- 1. with no special or distinctive features; normal: "he sets out to depict ordinary people"
- 2. (especially of a judge or bishop) exercising authority by virtue of office and not by delegation.
noun
- 1. what is commonplace or standard: "their clichés were vested with enough emotion to elevate them above the ordinary"
- 2. a person, especially a judge, exercising authority by virtue of office and not by delegation. British
1. : of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events : routine, usual. an ordinary day. 2. a. : of common quality, rank, or ability. an ordinary teenager. b. : deficient in quality : poor, inferior.
ORDINARY meaning: 1. not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual: 2. normally, or in the way that…. Learn more.
What does ordinary mean? Ordinary means usual, normal, or of no special quality. Sometimes, the word is used in a negative way to mean somewhat inferior, below average, or just plain—in much the same way as the word mediocre.
Something ordinary is something that happens every day. Maybe you should skip your ordinary breakfast and try something new.
Definition of ordinary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you describe someone or something as ordinary, you mean they are not special or interesting in any way and may be rather dull. I'm just a very ordinary, boring normal guy. Your life since then must have seemed very ordinary.
ORDINARY definition: 1. not special, different, or unusual in any way: 2. Ordinary people are not rich or famous and do…. Learn more.
adjective. Customary; usual; regular; normal. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Familiar; unexceptional; common; average. Webster's New World. Of no exceptional ability, degree, or quality; average. Ordinary people; ordinary black tea. American Heritage.
Synonyms for ORDINARY: normal, usual, average, typical, commonplace, common, routine, standard; Antonyms of ORDINARY: extraordinary, unusual, abnormal, strange, exceptional, odd, peculiar, curious.
1. Commonly encountered; usual: an ordinary delay at the bridge tolls. See Synonyms at common. 2. a. Having no special ability, quality, or purpose: ordinary people; ordinary black tea. b. Not particularly good; not better than average: The service was good, but the food was very ordinary. 3.