ordinary

Definition

  • noun: a prelate exercising original jurisdiction over a specified territory or group
  • adjective: normal or usual
  • adjective: of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events
  • usually used in the phrase 'out of the ordinary'
  • synonyms: routine, usual, common

Examples

  • They had their morning coffee 'in the ordinary way', reading the paper and not speaking until they were finished.

  • My wife thought our guide was strange, but he seemed perfectly 'ordinary' to me.

  • They've had the 'ordinary' problems associated with starting a new business.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I believe you were all talking about Dr. Thackery. It would account for the superhuman energy he has. Perhaps it's what distinguishes a great man from an ordinary one. I'd say it's more likely some sort of drug addiction. What's the man accused of stealing? - Cocaine and paregoric. - Why paregoric? (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9