Ordinary

/ˈɔːrdəˌnɛri/ adjective

Definition

Ordinary means normal, usual, or not special, often describing everyday people or things.

Etymology

From Latin “ordinarius” meaning “regular, in order, usual,” from “ordo” meaning “order, row, series.” It originally suggested something following the usual order or pattern.

Kelly Says

The root of ‘ordinary’ is about order and sequence, not boredom. Something is ‘ordinary’ because it fits the usual pattern—which is exactly why, when it breaks that pattern, it suddenly feels extraordinary.

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