Ordinary
/ˈɔːr.dɪ.nɛr.i/noun
Commonly encountered; not unusual or remarkable.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'ordinary' was used to describe the 'ordinary' in church services, tying it to the sacred and the routine of daily life.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ordinarius
“belonging to a particular order or arrangement.”
Old French
Old French
ordinaire
“customary, usual, or routine.”
Middle English
Middle English
ordinarie
“pertaining to the usual or customary.”
Modern English
English
ordinary
“common, normal, or unremarkable.”