Extraordinary
/ˌɛkstrəˈɔːrdənəri/noun
Remarkably good or unusual; beyond what is ordinary.
Did you know?The prefix 'extra-' implies a connection to the supernatural, hinting at powers beyond the normal human experience.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
extraordinarius
“Beyond the ordinary; exceptional.”
Old French
Old French
extraordinaire
“Exceptional; unusual.”
14th Century
Middle English
extraordinarie
“Remarkable; beyond the usual scope.”
Modern English
English
extraordinary
“Remarkably good or unusual; transcending the ordinary.”
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