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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
usual or normal.
His ordinary way of doing things is to be slow and careful.- synonyms:
- customary, normal, standard, usual
- antonyms:
- characteristic, curious, exotic, extraordinary, fantastic, freak, odd, particular, peculiar, phenomenal, remarkable, special, strange
- similar words:
- accustomed, average, commonplace, conventional, everyday, familiar, general, natural, orthodox, practical, regular, routine, traditional, typical
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| definition 2: |
without special qualities; usual or common.
He was a wonderful athlete but had just an ordinary mind.- synonyms:
- commonplace, usual
- antonyms:
- exceptional, extraordinary, fantastic, grand, impressive, rare, remarkable, striking, stunning
- similar words:
- common, everyday, homely, indifferent, mere, simple
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| related words: |
customary, fair, homely, humble, mean, plain, usual |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
ordinaries |
| definition: |
the usual or common degree or condition.
Her singing is out of the ordinary.- synonyms:
- normal, usual
- similar words:
- average, par, routine, standard
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| derivation: |
ordinariness (n.) |
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