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- DictionaryEx·traor·di·nar·y/ikˈstrôrdnˌerē/
adjective
- 1. very unusual or remarkable: "the extraordinary plumage of the male"
noun
- 1. an item in a company's accounts not arising from its normal activities.
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adjective. /ɪkˈstrɔrdnˌɛri/ unexpected, surprising, or strange synonym incredible It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. What an extraordinary thing to say! The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behavior! Take your English to the next level.
adjective. uk / ɪkˈstrɔːd ə n ə ri / us. Add to word list. B1. very special, unusual, or strange: an extraordinary tale of courage. She was an extraordinary young woman. How extraordinary that you should be here too! extraordinarily. adverb. B2. Their last album was extraordinarily successful.
being beyond what is usual; exceptional; remarkable: extraordinary speed. [ after a noun] having a special, often temporary task or responsibility: a minister extraordinary. ex•traor•di•nar•i•ly, adv. See -ord-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024. ex•traor•di•nar•y (ik strôr′ dn er′ē, ek′strə ôr′ -), adj.
1. very unusual, remarkable, or surprising. 2. not in an established manner, course, or order. 3. employed for particular events or purposes. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) ( usually postpositive) (of an official, etc) additional or subordinate to the usual one: a minister extraordinary.
definition 1: far beyond the usual or ordinary. Mozart had extraordinary musical talent even as a child. The idea of the earth being round was an extraordinary one to most people in fifteenth century Europe. synonyms: exceptional, singular. antonyms: everyday, mundane, ordinary, quotidian. similar words:
What does the word extraordinary mean? There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word extraordinary, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. extraordinary has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
extraordinary. adjective. /ɪkˈstrɔr dnˌɛr i/ IPA. Dictionary definition of extraordinary. Going beyond the ordinary or usual, possessing exceptional or remarkable qualities. "The scientist made an extraordinary discovery that could revolutionize the field of medicine." Detailed meaning of extraordinary.
