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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, a. [L. extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf F. extraordinaire See {Ordinary}.] 1. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. Which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts. --Milton. 2. Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence remarkable; uncommon; rare wonderful; as extraordinary talents or grandeur. 3. Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as an ambassador extraordinary. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, n.; pl {Extraordinaries}. That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success. Their extraordinary did consist especially in the matter of prayers and devotions. --Jer. Taylor. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: extraordinary adj 1: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature" [ant: {ordinary}] 2: far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval" 3: (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador extraordinary" [syn: {extraordinary(p)}]
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