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1. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. "Which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts." (Milton)
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.
Origin: L. Extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. Extraordinaire. See Ordinary.
(01 Mar 1998)
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