ordinary
ordinary /ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/
adjective
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Not exceptional in any way especially in quality, ability, size or degree
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ordinary
)
not exceptional in any way especially in quality, ability, size or degree
Ordinary everyday objects
ordinary everyday objects
Ordinary decency
ordinary decency
An ordinary day
an ordinary day
An ordinary wine
an ordinary wine
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Lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered
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ordinary
, average
)
lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered
Average people
average people
The ordinary (or common) man in the street
the ordinary (or common) man in the street
noun
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(law) a judge of a probate court
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ordinary
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(law) a judge of a probate court
The ordinary citizen had a profound impact on his community through acts of kindness.
The ordinary citizen had a profound impact on his community through acts of kindness.
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The expected or commonplace condition or situation
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ordinary
)
the expected or commonplace condition or situation
Not out of the ordinary
not out of the ordinary
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(heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
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ordinary
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(heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
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An early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel
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ordinary
, ordinary bicycle
)
an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel
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A clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death
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ordinary
)
a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death