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extraordinary

US /ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdəˌnɛri/

adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

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

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The board called an extraordinary meeting to discuss the merger.

Word Family

NounNoun
extraordinariness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
extraordinary gốc
AdverbAdv
extraordinarily

Synonyms

  • remarkableunusual or striking
  • exceptionalfar beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
  • outstandingdistinguished from others in excellence

Collocations

  • Easy extraordinary talent
    describing extraordinary talent (beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable)
  • Medium extraordinary general meeting
    describing extraordinary general meeting (beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable)
  • Hard extraordinary circumstances beyond control
    describing extraordinary circumstances beyond control (beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable)
  • Very Hard show extraordinary diligence under crisis
    to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding extraordinary diligence under crisis

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