ordinary

Meanings

• adjective

  Of common occurrence; not extraordinary.

  - "The ordinary life of a farmer."
  - "She led an ordinary existence."
  - "An ordinary day at the office."

• adjective

  Conforming to a standard; regular.

  - "The ordinary rules of the game apply."
  - "He is an ordinary student with excellent grades."
  - "An ordinary citizen's right to vote."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

extraordinary , special

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ordinary
bizarre , hare , repair , repare , square

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Homophones

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1. ordinary (English) : Of common occurrence; not extraordinary
   

2. ordinary (English) : A person who serves at a table in a restaurant or inn
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ordinary that leads to same result
ordinarier , ordinariest , ordinariness , ordinarinesses , ordinary , ordinaries , ordinary-language philosophy , Ordinary level , Ordinary levels , ordinary seaman , ordinary seamen , ordinary share , in the ordinary way , no ordinary , out of the ordinary , O level , o levels

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Forms

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ordinariness, ordinarily

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Etymology

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From Old French ordinaire, from Latin ordinarius ('regular'), from ordo ('order').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ordinary' is often used to describe the taste of bread that is not flavored with anything other than salt, water, and yeast.

2. In medieval Europe, an 'ordinary' was a person who was employed to serve food and drink at a table.

3. The term 'ordinary' is sometimes used to refer to a judge who sits in a particular district or area.

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Related Concepts

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1. extraordinary: Opposite of 'ordinary'; remarkable, unusual

2. normal: Conforming to a standard; typical

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Culture

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The term 'ordinary' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the works of James Joyce and Virginia Woolf, to explore the everyday lives and experiences of individuals. In art, the 'ordinary' is often depicted in still life paintings and photographs. In music, songs about the 'ordinary' can be found in various genres, from folk to pop.

How to Memorize "ordinary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a common, everyday scene, such as a kitchen table or a suburban neighborhood, to help remember the meaning of 'ordinary'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ordinary' with the idea of something that is common, unremarkable, or typical.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'O RDINARY' to help remember the definition: 'O' for 'Of', 'R' for 'Regular', 'D' for 'Daily', 'I' for 'In', 'N' for 'Normal', 'A' for 'Average', and 'R' for 'Routine'.

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