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Extrordinary or extraordinary?

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Correct spelling: extraordinary. Misspelling: extrordinary.

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Memory tip

It is extra + ordinary, so both parts are spelled in full.

Why people write “extrordinary”

The misspelling “extrordinary” is only one letter off: it leaves out the A.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make extraordinary automatic.

What does “extraordinary” mean?

extraordinary adjective

  1. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

    “extraordinary authority”

  2. far more than usual or expected

    “an extraordinary desire for approval”

    Synonyms:sinful

  3. (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials

    “an ambassador extraordinary”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Extraordinary” in a sentence

  • She has an extraordinary memory.
  • Extraordinary authority.
  • An extraordinary desire for approval.
  • An ambassador extraordinary.

Is “extraordinary” a playable word?

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24 points in Scrabble · 24 in Words With Friends

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“extrordinary” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from EXTRAORDINARY.

Extraordinary: quick answers

Is it extrordinary or extraordinary?
The correct spelling is extraordinary. “extrordinary” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell extraordinary?
It is extra + ordinary, so both parts are spelled in full.
What does extraordinary mean?
Extraordinary means: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable.