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ordinarily-delivered

|or-di-na-ri-ly-de-liv-ered|

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/ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli-dɪˈlɪvərd/

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/ˌɔːdɪˈnɛərəli-dɪˈlɪvəd/

usual delivery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ordinarily-delivered' originates from the combination of 'ordinary' and 'deliver,' where 'ordinary' meant 'usual' and 'deliver' meant 'to bring or transport to a destination.'

Historical Evolution

'Ordinarily-delivered' combines the Middle English 'ordinarie' and 'deliveren,' eventually forming the modern English term.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'delivered in a usual manner,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to something that is delivered in a usual or expected manner.

The package was ordinarily-delivered, arriving in the standard timeframe.

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Last updated: 2025/06/06 11:01