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Definition of Extraordinary
Ex`traor´di`na`ry | a. | 1. | Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. | | 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. | | n. | 1. | That which is extraordinary; - used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success. |
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