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De - Pt| English Dictionary: 'extraordinary | by the DICT Development Group |
| 2 results for 'extraordinary | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, a. [L. extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. extraordinaire. See {Ordinary}.] 1. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. Which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts. --Milton. 2. Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur. 3. Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, n.; pl. {Extraordinaries}. That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success. Their extraordinary did consist especially in the matter of prayers and devotions. --Jer. Taylor. | |
