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.