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extraordinariness

|ex-tra-or-di-nar-i-ness|

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/ɪkˌstrɔːrˈdɪnərɪnəs/

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/ɪkˌstrɔːdɪˈneərɪnəs/

beyond the ordinary

Etymology
Etymology Information

'extraordinariness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extraordinarius', where 'extra-' meant 'outside' and 'ordinarius' meant 'regular, ordered'.

Historical Evolution

'extraordinariness' changed from the Middle English form 'extraordinarinesse' (influenced by Old French 'extraordinaire' and the English suffix '-ness') and eventually became the modern English word 'extraordinariness'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'outside the usual order' or 'unusual', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being extraordinary'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being extraordinary; something remarkable, unusual, or beyond what is ordinary.

The extraordinariness of her talent surprised everyone.

Synonyms

remarkablenessexceptionalityunusualnessrarityextraordinaryness

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/12/16 06:35