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What is another word for Ordinariness? – 121 Ordinariness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    normality average mediocrity mundanity dullness humdrum routine commonplace banality everydayness unremarkability lackluster uninspiring unexceptional ordinary usual customary habitual familiar uninteresting prose monotony tedium drabness dullness tameness blandness flatness colorlessness lack of distinction inconspicuousness unobtrusiveness

    Meaning of Ordinariness

    The state or quality of being ordinary.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being normal or usual, lacking special or exceptional features.
    • * The state of being unremarkable or uninspiring, lacking distinctive or interesting qualities.

    Etymology of Ordinariness

    The word "ordinariness" originates from the Latin "ordinarius," meaning "of the order" or "regular," which is derived from "ordo," meaning "order" or "rank."
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is normal, usual, or lacking special features.

    Example Uses

    • The ordinariness of the scene made it difficult to remember any distinctive details.
    • * Despite the ordinariness of her appearance, she had a remarkable talent for music.
    • * The ordinariness of daily life can be comforting, but it can also be boring at times.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exceptionality uniqueness distinctiveness remarkable extraordinary outstanding exceptional unusual uncommon rare unusualness strangeness oddity peculiarity eccentricity individuality exclusivity elitism sophistication refinement elegance glamour luxury opulence grandeur majesty