extraordinary

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
  2. adjective far more than usual or expected
  3. adjective (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials

Etymology

From Latin extrāōrdinārius, from extrā ōrdinem (“outside the order”). By surface analysis, extra- + ordinary. Doublet of extraordinaire.

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