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extraordinary adjective [ ɪkˈstrɔːd(ə)n(ə)ri ]

• very unusual or remarkable.
• "the extraordinary plumage of the male"
Similar: remarkable, exceptional, amazing, astonishing, astounding, marvellous, wonderful, sensational, stunning, incredible, unbelievable, miraculous, phenomenal, prodigious, spectacular, striking, outstanding, momentous, impressive, singular, signal, pre-eminent, memorable, unforgettable, never to be forgotten, unique, arresting, eye-catching, conspicuous, noteworthy, notable, great, out of the ordinary, unusual, uncommon, rare, surprising, curious, strange, odd, peculiar, uncanny, unco, fantastic, terrific, tremendous, stupendous, awesome, amazeballs, out of this world, unreal, wondrous,
Opposite: ordinary,
• (of a meeting) specially convened.
• "an extraordinary session of the Congress"

extraordinary noun

• an item in a company's accounts not arising from its normal activities.
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem ‘outside the normal course of events’.


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