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

  • (..) Yeah. Get going. I'll handle him. Creedy. What are you doing here? Several prominent party members have been murdered, chief inspector. This is no ordinary situation and requires more than your ordinary attention. The chancellor demanded my immediate involvement. It'll be hard to investigate (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta