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What is another word for Ordinary? – 122 Ordinary Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    usual normal customary routine everyday common mundane unremarkable average mediocre middling fair indifferent unexceptional standard typical expected familiar conventional traditional habitual regular commonplace banal humdrum prosaic uneventful uninspiring lackluster dull uninteresting tedious monotonous ordinary run-of-the-mill commonplace workaday

    Meaning of Ordinary

    The primary meaning of the word "ordinary" is something that is normal or usual, without any special or exceptional features.

    Definitions

    • With no special or exceptional features, normal, or usual
    • * Lacking distinctive or special features, or having the same qualities as most others of the same kind
    • * Used to describe something that is of a normal or average standard, rather than being exceptionally good or bad

    Etymology of Ordinary

    The word "ordinary" comes from the Latin "ordinarius," meaning "of or belonging to a class or order," from "ordo," meaning "order, class, or rank"
    It has been in use in the English language since the 15th century, initially meaning "belonging to a regular or normal order," and later developing its modern meaning of "normal" or "usual"

    Example Uses

    • The ordinary people of the town were not interested in the political debates
    • * She had an ordinary childhood, with parents and siblings, and a normal education
    • * The ordinary tasks of everyday life can be very time-consuming

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    extraordinary exceptional unusual remarkable outstanding exceptional unusual extraordinary abnormal anomalous atypical irregular unusual uncommon rare unique special distinctive notable noteworthy famous illustrious prominent distinguished celebrated renowned

    Related Nouns

    normality routine custom tradition convention standard average mean norm regularity familiarity habit practice procedure process system method pattern cycle order

    Related Verbs

    normalize regularize standardize routine conventionalize habituate familiarize accustom adjust adapt conform comply follow obey regulate govern direct manage control

    Related Adjectives

    normal regular customary traditional conventional standard average mean familiar habitual routine mundane common everyday usual unremarkable mediocre fair indifferent unexceptional