Is there a difference between extra ordinary and extraordinary?

Extraordinary is the normal spelling. Extra ordinary might suggest it was very ordinary, which is the opposite of what the song means.

Where did the word extraordinary come from?

“being beyond or out of the common order or rule; not of the usual, customary, or regular kind,” early 15c., from Latin extraordinarius “out of the common order,” from extra ordinem “out of order,” especially the usual order, from extra “out” (see extra-) + ordinem, accusative of ordo “row, rank, series, arrangement” ( …

What does extraordinary mean?

adjective. If you describe something or someone as extraordinary, you mean that they have some extremely good or special quality. [approval]

Is extraordinary good or bad?

Something extraordinary goes above and beyond what is expected. This can be good or bad. Saving a child from a burning building is an extraordinary act of heroism, but a test score of 11 out of 100 is extraordinary too. The extra- in extraordinary means “outside” the ordinary.

What’s the difference between ordinary and extraordinary?

You see, when we take our ordinary efforts and add just a little bit extra, we can still do amazing things.

What makes an extraordinary person?

That’s extraordinary. Someone who believes in something strongly enough to innovate, create, build, break, help, support, deny, accept, or decline an idea, product, or trait. Their belief in their field/topic gives them the motivation, esteem, foundation and plausibility to inspire others.

Why is extraordinary a compliment?

To be called Extraordinary is a wonderful compliment. It means he feels you are unique, special, a stand-out from the crowd kind of person. Clearly, your friend has exceptional taste to see this quality in you and appreciate it.

What makes someone extraordinary?

Who said the only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra?

Jimmy Johnson
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. ~ Jimmy Johnson on hard work.

What makes ordinary extraordinary?

Being extraordinary isn’t reserved for the rich, the famous, the powerful, or the privileged. Extraordinary people exist within even the most seemingly ordinary lives. They are the ones with the knack for living genuinely and who inspire us to attempt the same.