extraordinary

adjective

ex·traor·di·nary ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē How to pronounce extraordinary (audio)

ˌek-strə-ˈȯr-

: going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary

extraordinary powers

: exceptional to a very marked extent

extraordinary beauty

of a financial transaction : nonrecurring

: employed for or sent on a special function or service

an ambassador extraordinary

extraordinarily

ik-ˌstrȯr-də-ˈner-ə-lē How to pronounce extraordinary (audio)

ˌek-strə-ˌȯr-

adverb

extraordinariness

ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē-nəs How to pronounce extraordinary (audio)

ˌek-strə-ˈȯr-

noun

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What is the difference between extraordinary and extra ordinary?

Prefixes can be tricky things, often carrying meanings that differ from what one might expect. Additionally, some prefixes are spelled like independent English words, yet may have meanings that are different from those words. Such is the case with the word extra and the prefix extra-.

The word extra is used as a noun, adjective, and an adverb. When used as a separate word, as in the sentence “It was an extra ordinary day,” “extra” is functioning as an adverb meaning “very.” An “extra ordinary day” is a day that is very ordinary. In contrast, the prefix extra- means “outside or beyond.” Attached to “ordinary,” in “It was an extraordinary day,” the meaning changes markedly, to “It was a day beyond ordinary.”

Example Sentences

A polymer based on the elastic protein that enables fleas to perform their extraordinary jumping feats has been synthesized. The material … is, perhaps unsurprisingly, rubbery and highly resilient; indeed, some of its properties exceed those of a material used to make bouncy balls for the playground.

Rosamund Daw, Nature, 13 Oct. 2005 Jimi Hendrix is one of those extraordinary hubs of music where everybody lands at some point. Every musician passes through Hendrix International Airport eventually. … He is the common denominator of every style of contemporary music.

John Mayer, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2004 Like the eighteenth-century Scots, whose similar borderland situation stimulated an extraordinary renaissance in letters, natural science, and social science, the Americans' ambivalent identities led them to the interstices of metropolitan thought where were found new views and new approaches to the old.

Bernard Bailyn, To Begin the World Anew, 2003 Books can even have merits that are owed to their lack of literary quality: Agatha Christie's whodunits display an extraordinary ingenuity in their plotting, but the beauty of the puzzle requires cardboard characters and total implausibility in motives and reasons.

Richard Jenkyns, New Republic, 28 Jan. 2002 The researchers made an extraordinary discovery. The race is an extraordinary event. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In clinging to that rosy outlook, the Fed completely misjudged how the government’s unprecedented fiscal stimulus—along with its own extraordinary monetary accommodation—would affect aggregate demand and inflation.

Andrew T. Levin And Mickey D. Levy, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 Donatella helped originate the concept of the brand ambassador, becoming a face and reference for the extraordinary Versace universe.

Maria Luisa Frisa, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2022 The answer to the query is both routine and extraordinary: The Americans got stuck in traffic.

Time, 19 Sep. 2022 Their brief is a potent reminder of the extraordinary stakes that surround questions of citizenship, as well as the long shadow of history that can fall upon those who were denied it.

Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2022 The ocean-view event draws artists from throughout the region and across the country and features extraordinary art in every style, medium and price point.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 If those consequential struggles continue, with a largely challenging upcoming schedule, alongside BYU’s troubled kicking game, hope for something extraordinary to occur in 2022 will fade quickly.

Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Yet Phantom has surpassed that show’s extraordinary Broadway run.

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022 Yet ‘Phantom’ has surpassed that show’s extraordinary Broadway run.

Mark Kennedy, Chron, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

extraordinary

adjective

ex·tra·or·di·nary ek-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē, ˌek-strə-ˈȯr- How to pronounce extraordinary (audio)

: going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary

specifically : of, relating to, or having the nature of a proceeding or action not normally required by law or not prescribed for the regular administration of law

an extraordinary session of the legislature

granted extraordinary relief

compare ordinary

: of or relating to a financial transaction that is not expected to be repeated

an extraordinary charge against earnings

an extraordinary gain

: employed for or sent on a special function or service

an ambassador extraordinary

单词	extraordinary
释义	extraordinary adjective ex·traor·di·nary ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē ˌek-strə-ˈȯr- 1 a : going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary extraordinary powers b : exceptional to a very marked extent extraordinary beauty c of a financial transaction : nonrecurring 2 : employed for or sent on a special function or service an ambassador extraordinary extraordinarily ik-ˌstrȯr-də-ˈner-ə-lē ˌek-strə-ˌȯr- adverb extraordinariness ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē-nəs ˌek-strə-ˈȯr- noun Did you know? What is the difference between extraordinary and extra ordinary? Prefixes can be tricky things, often carrying meanings that differ from what one might expect. Additionally, some prefixes are spelled like independent English words, yet may have meanings that are different from those words. Such is the case with the word extra and the prefix extra-. The word extra is used as a noun, adjective, and an adverb. When used as a separate word, as in the sentence “It was an extra ordinary day,” “extra” is functioning as an adverb meaning “very.” An “extra ordinary day” is a day that is very ordinary. In contrast, the prefix extra- means “outside or beyond.” Attached to “ordinary,” in “It was an extraordinary day,” the meaning changes markedly, to “It was a day beyond ordinary.” Synonyms aberrant aberrated abnormal anomalous atypical especial exceeding exceptional extraordinaire freak odd peculiar phenomenal preternatural rare singular uncommon uncustomary unique unusual unwonted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences A polymer based on the elastic protein that enables fleas to perform their extraordinary jumping feats has been synthesized. The material … is, perhaps unsurprisingly, rubbery and highly resilient; indeed, some of its properties exceed those of a material used to make bouncy balls for the playground. Rosamund Daw, Nature, 13 Oct. 2005 Jimi Hendrix is one of those extraordinary hubs of music where everybody lands at some point. Every musician passes through Hendrix International Airport eventually. … He is the common denominator of every style of contemporary music. John Mayer, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2004 Like the eighteenth-century Scots, whose similar borderland situation stimulated an extraordinary renaissance in letters, natural science, and social science, the Americans' ambivalent identities led them to the interstices of metropolitan thought where were found new views and new approaches to the old. Bernard Bailyn, To Begin the World Anew, 2003 Books can even have merits that are owed to their lack of literary quality: Agatha Christie's whodunits display an extraordinary ingenuity in their plotting, but the beauty of the puzzle requires cardboard characters and total implausibility in motives and reasons. Richard Jenkyns, New Republic, 28 Jan. 2002 The researchers made an extraordinary discovery. The race is an extraordinary event. See More Recent Examples on the Web In clinging to that rosy outlook, the Fed completely misjudged how the government’s unprecedented fiscal stimulus—along with its own extraordinary monetary accommodation—would affect aggregate demand and inflation. Andrew T. Levin And Mickey D. Levy, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 Donatella helped originate the concept of the brand ambassador, becoming a face and reference for the extraordinary Versace universe. Maria Luisa Frisa, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2022 The answer to the query is both routine and extraordinary: The Americans got stuck in traffic. Time, 19 Sep. 2022 Their brief is a potent reminder of the extraordinary stakes that surround questions of citizenship, as well as the long shadow of history that can fall upon those who were denied it. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2022 The ocean-view event draws artists from throughout the region and across the country and features extraordinary art in every style, medium and price point. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 If those consequential struggles continue, with a largely challenging upcoming schedule, alongside BYU’s troubled kicking game, hope for something extraordinary to occur in 2022 will fade quickly. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Yet Phantom has surpassed that show’s extraordinary Broadway run. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022 Yet ‘Phantom’ has surpassed that show’s extraordinary Broadway run. Mark Kennedy, Chron, 17 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English extraordinarie, from Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem out of course, from extra + ordinem, accusative of ordin-, ordo order First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing extraordinary extraordinary rendition extraordinary rendition Kids Definition extraordinary adjective ex·traor·di·nary ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē ˌek-strə-ˈȯr- : so unusual as to be remarkable She has extraordinary talent. Legal Definition extraordinary adjective ex·tra·or·di·nary ek-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē, ˌek-strə-ˈȯr- 1 a : going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary specifically : of, relating to, or having the nature of a proceeding or action not normally required by law or not prescribed for the regular administration of law an extraordinary session of the legislature granted extraordinary relief compare ordinary b : of or relating to a financial transaction that is not expected to be repeated an extraordinary charge against earnings an extraordinary gain 2 : employed for or sent on a special function or service an ambassador extraordinary extraordinary adjective 1 as in unusual being out of the ordinary the marine is being cited for extraordinary courage Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unusual exceptional unique remarkable outstanding rare abnormal uncommon incredible odd singular phenomenal exceeding anomalous atypical peculiar striking noticeable aberrant especial freak unwonted notable uncustomary conspicuous bizarre preternatural prominent extraordinaire eccentric salient strange unimaginable aberrated inconceivable unthinkable incomprehensible outlandish deviant freakish weird quaint oddball monstrous Antonyms & Near Antonyms ordinary normal common typical usual customary unextraordinary unexceptional everyday familiar frequent See More 2 as in uncommon noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced no one noticed anything extraordinary about the airline passenger Synonyms & Similar Words unusual uncommon strange funny rare weird unique peculiar curious odd bizarre special singular remarkable offbeat exceptional uncustomary unaccustomed abnormal eccentric out-of-the-way oddball queer outlandish atypical noteworthy noticeable outré notable aberrant particular newsworthy far-out way-out irregular kooky kookie Antonyms & Near Antonyms ordinary common usual plain normal unexceptional typical regular familiar predictable expected See More
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