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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