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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
extraordinary
    adj 1: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or
           exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an
           extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty";
           "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary
           capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the
           legislature" [ant: ordinary]
    2: far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for
       approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience" [syn:
       extraordinary, over-the-top, sinful]
    3: (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in
       addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador
       extraordinary"

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, n.; pl. Extraordinaries.
   That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the
   plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to
   prevent success.
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         Their extraordinary did consist especially in the
         matter of prayers and devotions.         --Jer. Taylor.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, a. [L. extraordinarius; extra
   on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. extraordinaire. See
   Ordinary.]
   1. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual,
      customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils;
      extraordinary remedies.
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            Which dispose
            To something extraordinary my thoughts. --Milton.
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   2. Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence,
      remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary
      talents or grandeur.
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   3. Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as,
      an ambassador extraordinary.
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Thesaurus Results for extraordinary:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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