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How do you spell Extraordinary?

Correct spelling

extraordinary

EXTRA + ORDINARY. Beyond ordinary.

Why is extraordinary spelled this way?

From Latin extraordinarius, outside the order. EXTRA (outside) + ORDO (order). Something extraordinary falls outside the normal order — remarkable by its departure from the expected.

Common misspellings of extraordinary

extrordinaryextrodinaryextraordinareyextraodinary

Example

She has extraordinary talent.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell extraordinary?+
The correct spelling is "extraordinary". EXTRA + ORDINARY. Beyond ordinary.
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