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ordinary
('/O/rd/-/n/(@)/r/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree(adj.all)
    Example:
    Ordinary everyday objects.
    Ordinary decency.
    An ordinary day.
    An ordinary wine.
    Antonym:
    extraordinary
    source: wordnet30
  • According to established order; methodical; settled; regular.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a judge of a probate court(noun.person)
    source: wordnet30
  • the expected or commonplace condition or situation(noun.state)
    Example:
    Not out of the ordinary.
    source: wordnet30
  • a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death(noun.person)
    source: wordnet30
  • an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • An officer who has original jurisdiction in his own right, and not by deputation.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered(adj.all)
    Example:
    The ordinary (or common) man in the street.
    Synonym:
    average
    source: wordnet30
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