Main Entry: ex·traor·di·nary

Pronunciation: \ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē, ˌek-strə-ˈȯr-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English extraordinarie, from Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem out of course, from extra + ordinem, accusative of ordin-, ordo order

Date: 15th century

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>

— ex·traor·di·nari·ly \ik-ˌstrȯr-də-ˈner-ə-lē, ˌek-strə-ˌȯr-\ adverb

— ex·traor·di·nari·ness \ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē-nəs, ˌek-strə-ˈȯr-\ noun