extraordinary
Translation
extraordinary, remarkable, unusual
Examples
She has an extraordinary talent for music.
She has an extraordinary talent for music.
It's extraordinary that he survived the accident.
It's extraordinary that he survived the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) extraordinary ((noun)) very unusual or remarkable. She has an extraordinary talent for music.
It is extraordinary ((that ...)) used to emphasize how surprising something is. It's extraordinary that he survived the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remarkable, amazing, exceptional; Antonyms: ordinary, common, usual
Etymology
From the prefix 'extra-' (outside, beyond) and 'ordinary' (usual). It literally means 'beyond the ordinary'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'extra' added on top of 'ordinary' to make it special.