extraordinary — very unusual or remarkable; going far beyond what is normal or expected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very unusual or remarkable; going far beyond what is normal or expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking skills are so extraordinary that even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.
- The student showed extraordinary dedication by studying 16 hours a day for the TEPS exam.
- It's extraordinary how my phone battery dies exactly when I need it most.
extraordinary
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/]
very unusual or remarkable; going far beyond what is normal or expected
very unusual or remarkable; going far beyond what is normal or expected
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extraordinarius', derived from 'extra-' (beyond) and 'ordinarius' (ordinary, from 'ordo' meaning order). The word literally means 'beyond the ordinary' and entered English via Old French.
Breakdown
extra- (beyond) + ordinary (from Latin ordinarius, regular/normal) = extraordinary (beyond what is ordinary or expected)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking skills are so extraordinary that even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.”
“The student showed extraordinary dedication by studying 16 hours a day for the TEPS exam.”
“It's extraordinary how my phone battery dies exactly when I need it most.”
“The company took extraordinary measures to ensure employee safety during the pandemic.”
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