Extraordinary
Definition
Extraordinary is an adjective used to describe something that is highly unusual, remarkable, or exceptional in nature. It denotes qualities or occurrences that stand out significantly from the ordinary.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrɔrdəˌnɛri/
- Respelling: ik-STROR-duh-nair-ee
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/
- Respelling: ik-STRAWD-nree
Etymology
The word "extraordinary" originates from the Latin term "extraordinarius," composed of "extra-" meaning "beyond" and "ordinarius," meaning "ordinary" or "usual." It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its meaning of being exceptional or out of the ordinary.
Derivatives
- Extraordinarily (adverb)
- Extraordinariness (noun)
- Extraordinaire (adjective, French influence)
- Non-extraordinary (adjective)
- Superextraordinary (adjective, rare)
Synonyms
- Remarkable
- Exceptional
- Unusual
Antonyms
- Ordinary
- Common
- Typical
Usage
The adjective "extraordinary" is frequently used to describe exceptional events, qualities, or individuals. For example, "Her achievements in science are truly extraordinary," or "The chef prepared an extraordinary meal for the guests."
Related Terms
- Exceptional: Refers to something that is unusually good or outstanding.
- Unique: Denoting something that is one of a kind or unparalleled.
- Phenomenal: Describing something remarkable or impressive.
Detailed Definitions
Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary or usual; exceptional: Used to describe something that surpasses the typical or expected.
- Example: "The artist's talent is truly extraordinary."
- Very unusual or remarkable: Refers to occurrences or attributes that are strikingly uncommon.
- Example: "The rescue mission was an extraordinary feat of bravery."
- In official capacities, serving a special purpose: Often used in titles to signify a special role, such as an envoy or ambassador.
- Example: "He was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary to negotiate the treaty."
extraordinary
Extraordinary means very unusual or special compared to normal things.
The artist's talent is truly extraordinary.
She was an extraordinary woman who made a lasting impact on the world.
🇨🇳 Mandarin (Chinese)
- 非凡 (fēifán)
- IPA Pronunciation: /fei˥fan˨˩˦/
- Respelling: fei-fan
- 特别 (tèbié)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰɤ˨˩˦ pjɛ˥˩/
- Respelling: te-bye
🇮🇳 Hindi
- असाधारण (asādhāraṇ)
- IPA Pronunciation: /əsaːdʱaːɾən/
- Respelling: asa-dhaar-an
- विशेष (viśeṣ)
- IPA Pronunciation: /vɪʃeʃ/
- Respelling: vishesh
🇪🇸 Spanish
- extraordinario
- IPA Pronunciation: /ekstɾa.oɾˈðinaɾjo/
- Respelling: eks-tra-or-di-na-ryo
- excepcional
- IPA Pronunciation: /eksepˈsjonal/
- Respelling: ek-sep-syo-nal
🇫🇷 French
- extraordinaire
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɛkstʁaɔʁdinɛʁ/
- Respelling: eks-tra-or-di-nair
- exceptionnel
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɛksepˈsjɔnɛl/
- Respelling: eks-sep-syon-el
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- غير عادي (ghayr ʿādī)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɣajr ʕaːdiː/
- Respelling: ghayr aa-dee
- استثنائي (istiṣnā'ī)
- IPA Pronunciation: /is.tisˈnaː.iː/
- Respelling: is-tis-naa-ee
🇧🇩 Bengali
- অসাধারণ (ôshadharon)
- IPA Pronunciation: /oʃad̪ʰaɾon/
- Respelling: o-shadharon
- বিশেষ (bishesh)
- IPA Pronunciation: /biʃeʃ/
- Respelling: bi-shesh
🇷🇺 Russian
- необычный (neobychnyy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nʲɪɐˈbɨt͡ɕnɨj/
- Respelling: nee-o-bytch-nyy
- экстраординарный (ekstraordinarnyy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkstrɐɐrˈdʲinarnɨj/
- Respelling: eks-tra-or-di-nar-nyy
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- extraordinário
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃtɾɐ.ɔɾðiˈnaɾju/
- Respelling: shtra-or-di-na-ryoo
- excepcional
- IPA Pronunciation: /eʃ.sɛpˈsjonɐɫ/
- Respelling: esh-sep-syo-nal
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- luar biasa
- IPA Pronunciation: /luar biˈasa/
- Respelling: luar bee-asa
- istimewa
- IPA Pronunciation: /istiˈmewa/
- Respelling: is-ti-me-wa
🇩🇪 German
- außergewöhnlich
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌaʊs.ɐ.ɡəˈvøːn.lɪç/
- Respelling: aus-er-ge-voon-lich
- extraordinär
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɛkstʁaɔʁdiˈneːʁ/
- Respelling: eks-tra-or-di-neer
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 並外れ (namihazure)
- IPA Pronunciation: /namiha.zure/
- Respelling: nami-ha-zu-re
- 特別 (tokubetsu)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tokubetsu/
- Respelling: to-ku-betsu
- phi thường
- IPA Pronunciation: /phi˧˥ tʰwəːŋ˧/
- Respelling: fee thwoong
- đặc biệt
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɗæk˧˥ bjɛːt˧˥/
- Respelling: dak byeet
🇰🇷 Korean
- 비범한 (bibumhan)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pi.bum.han/
- Respelling: bee-bum-han
- 특별한 (teukbyeolhan)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰʌk.pʰjʌl.han/
- Respelling: teuk-pyeol-han
🇹🇷 Turkish
- olağanüstü
- IPA Pronunciation: /olaːɟanysty/
- Respelling: ola-gan-u-stu
- sıradışı
- IPA Pronunciation: /sɯːraːdɯʃɯ/
- Respelling: su-raa-dishu
🇵🇰 Urdu
- غیر معمولی (ghair mamooli)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɣɛːr məˈmuːliː/
- Respelling: ghair ma-moo-lee
- خصوصی (khaṣūṣī)
- IPA Pronunciation: /xʌˈsuːʃiː/
- Respelling: kha-soo-shee
