adjective

extraordinary

extraordinary, remarkable, unusual, exceptional

She has an extraordinary talent for music.

She has an extraordinary talent for music.

The meeting was called for an extraordinary reason.

The meeting was called for an extraordinary reason.

((noun)) very unusual or remarkable. She has an extraordinary talent for music.

Synonyms: remarkable, exceptional, amazing; Antonyms: ordinary, common, usual

From the prefix 'extra-' (outside, beyond) and 'ordinary' (usual). It literally means 'beyond the ordinary'.

Think of something that is 'extra' special and not 'ordinary'.

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