ETYM Cf. French exceptionnel.
(Psychology) Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence.
ETYM Latin extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. French extraordinaire. Related to Ordinary.
1. Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable.
2. Far more than usual or expected.
3. (Of an official) Serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials.
ETYM Latin extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. French extręme. Related to Exterior.
1. Beyond a norm in views or actions.
2. Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree.
3. Most distant in any direction.
4. Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; SYN. utmost, uttermost.
1. Not commonly encountered
2. Not usual or common or ordinary
In an extraordinary manner or degree.
Exceptionally, uncommonly, remarkably
To a remarkably degree or extent; SYN. remarkably, outstandingly, unco.