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ordinarily

|or-di-na-ri-ly|

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/ˈɔːrdnˌerəli/

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/ˈɔːdɪn(ə)rəli/

(ordinary)

commonplace

Base FormNounAdverb
ordinaryordinarinessordinarily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'ordinarily' originates from the Latin word 'ordinarius,' where 'ordo' meant 'order.'

Historical Evolution

'ordinarius' transformed into the Old French word 'ordinaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ordinary.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'in an ordered manner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a usual or normal manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a usual or normal manner.

Ordinarily, she takes the bus to work.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35