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> cof a financial transaction : nonrecurring2: 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