/ɛks.tʁa.ɔʁ.di.nɛʁ/
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Translation
extraordinary, remarkable
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Word origin
From Latin extraordinarius, built on the phrase extra ordinem ('outside the usual order'). English 'extraordinary' comes from the same Latin adjective.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- extraordinarius
- English cognates
- extraordinary, ordinary, order
Grammar
Examples
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It was an extraordinary evening.
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She has a remarkable memory for faces.
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There is nothing remarkable about it.
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The town council is meeting in an extraordinary session.
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Amazing! I was not expecting that at all.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 6: extraordinaire, conclure, gant and 7 more words.