ordinarily — In the usual or normal course of events; typically or generally speaking.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In the usual or normal course of events; typically or generally speaking.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrdəˌnɛrəli/
Example Sentences
- He ordinarily hates vegetables, but today he ate three servings of broccoli.
- I ordinarily check my email first thing in the morning.
- She ordinarily speaks softly, but when angry, she sounds like a foghorn.
ordinarily
ADVERB[/ˈɔːrdəˌnɛrəli/]
In the usual or normal course of events; typically or generally speaking.
In the usual or normal course of events; typically or generally speaking.
What we do ordinarily isn't necessarily done voluntarily!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin ordinarius meaning 'according to order' or 'regular.' The root ordo meant 'order' or 'arrangement,' giving us the sense of 'in the usual way' or 'normally.'
Breakdown
ordin- (order, arrangement) + -ary (relating to) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“He ordinarily hates vegetables, but today he ate three servings of broccoli.”
“I ordinarily check my email first thing in the morning.”
“She ordinarily speaks softly, but when angry, she sounds like a foghorn.”
“Students ordinarily complain about homework, but this assignment was actually fun.”
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