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ordinary

or·di·nar·y

ordinary

 
 
pronunciation:
or d neI ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: usual or normal.
His ordinary way of doing things is to be slow and careful.
synonyms:
normal, usual
antonyms:
odd, peculiar, special, strange
similar words:
average, everyday, familiar, general, regular, typical
definition 2: without special qualities; common.
Today was an ordinary day. Nothing exciting happened.
antonyms:
fantastic
similar words:
common, everyday
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derivation: ordinariness (n.)
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