Extraordinary

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1. Adjective

Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

2. Adjective

Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.

3. Adjective

Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.

4. Noun

That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.

5. Adjective

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature"
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