Definition Synonyms
Definition of ordinary - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
comparisonnormal and not special or different
- He wore an ordinary shirt to the party.
2.
commonfamiliar everyday or unexceptional
- He led an ordinary life in the suburbs.
Noun
1.
commonplacecommon or average situation or thing
- The event was nothing out of the ordinary.
2.
usual stateregular or usual condition or course of events
- He returned to the ordinary of his daily life.
3.
church officialTECH. UK judge or bishop exercising jurisdiction in his own rightTECH. UK
- The ordinary has the authority to make such decisions.
4.
ChristianityTECH. part of the Christian liturgy that is constantTECH.
- The choir sang the ordinary during the service.
5.
heraldryTECH. standard geometric design on a coat of armsTECH.
- The shield featured an ordinary in its center.
6.
foodDated UK meal provided at a fixed time and priceDated UK
- Travelers often stopped for the ordinary at noon.
Expressions with ordinary
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unusual or different from what is normal
Her behavior was out of the ordinary today.
in a usual or expected manner
In the ordinary course of things, the sun rises in the east.
language used in everyday communication
Ordinary language is often used in casual conversations.
in the usual or normal manner
In the ordinary way, he walks to school.
regular person without special powers or status
Even an ordinary mortal can achieve great things.
the usual way events or situations normally happen
In the ordinary run of things, he arrives at 8 a.m.
regular formal meeting of members to deal with normal organizational business
The ordinary general meeting will approve the annual accounts and elect directors.
life insurance with fixed premiums for lifetime coverage
He purchased ordinary life insurance to secure his family's future.
standard bicycle for everyday use
He rides his ordinary bicycle to work every day.
not special or different from others
The ordinary grade paper is cheaper.
in a regular or usual state
The ship was kept in ordinary condition.
standard operations and procedures of a business
The audit will review the ordinary course of business.
income earned from regular business activities
The company reported an increase in ordinary income this quarter.
share representing ownership in a company
She invested in ordinary shares of the company.
standard level of care in a given situation
The doctor provided ordinary care during the routine check-up.
equal installments paid regularly, due at each interval's close
With an ordinary annuity, the deposit is made at the end of each month.
decision of a company meeting passed by more than half the votes
The shareholders passed an ordinary resolution to approve the new budget.
under normal room temperature conditions without special heating or cooling
The solution remains stable at ordinary temperature but breaks down when heated.
equation involving derivatives of a function
The solution to the ordinary differential equation required advanced calculus techniques.
shares with priority over ordinary shares in dividends
The company issued preferred ordinary shares to attract investors.
basic test for students
She passed her ordinary level exam.
sailor of the lowest rank in the navy
The ordinary seaman swabbed the deck as part of his daily duties.
Origin of ordinary
Latin, ordinarius (orderly)
Terms with ordinary included in their meaning
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everyday stuff
ordinary or not special
lifestyle
appropriate for ordinary use, not special occasions
extra
additional to what is required for ordinary use
common people
ordinary individuals in contrast to the elite
lifestyle
ordinary and lacking excitement
fruit
ordinary apple usually eaten raw
society
ordinary people in society, not part of any special group
simple ordinary
completely simple or ordinary, with nothing special
ordinary
something ordinary or not noteworthy
society
ordinary members of the public who do not have special power or fame
uniqueness
unusual or out of the ordinary
citizenship
relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
beliefs
based on beliefs of ordinary people
lower classes
ordinary people excluding the elite
general consumption
aimed at ordinary people, intended for general consumption
group
ordinary members of an organization
normalcy
in a normal or ordinary manner
ordinary type
standard or typical, commonly available
plain style
ordinary or conventional without special features
common
ordinary or typical without special features
friendly ordinary boy
young man who is friendly, approachable, and not a superstar
everyday clothing
ordinary clothing not a uniform or work attire
social movement
originate among ordinary people, not the elite
ordinary people
average citizen, not part of the elite
Examples of ordinary in a sentence
The movie was about an ordinary family facing challenges. The ordinary routine of his day was comforting. She wore an ordinary dress to the casual event. Her life was filled with the ordinary. He longed for adventure beyond the ordinary. The ordinary of the town was disrupted by the festival.
She longed for the ordinary after months of chaos. The ordinary presided over the ceremony with grace. An ordinary must adhere to the church's doctrines. The ordinary was recited solemnly. They practiced the ordinary for the mass. The ordinary was prominently displayed on the knight's shield. Each family had a unique ordinary on their coat of arms. They enjoyed the ordinary at the local inn. The ordinary was served promptly at 1 PM.
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- French:ordinaire, banalité, ...
- German:gewöhnlich, Alltägliches, ...
- Italian:normale, normalità, ...
- Spanish:común, lo común, ...
- Portuguese:normal, cotidiano, ...
- Chinese:普通, 平常, ...
- Japanese:普通の, 普通, ...
- Arabic:عَادِي, العادي, ...
- Hebrew:רָגִיל, הָרָגִיל, ...
- Russian:обыкновенный, обыденность, ...
- Ukrainian:звичайний, звичайність, ...
- Hindi:साधारण, सामान्य स्थिति, ...
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