Definition of extraordinary
- a. - Beyond or out of the common order or method; not
usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils;
extraordinary remedies.
- a. - Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition;
hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents
or grandeur.
- a. - Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service;
as, an ambassador extraordinary.
- n. - That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in
the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent
success.