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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