ordinarily
|or-di-na-ri-ly|
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/ˈɔːrdnˌerəli/
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/ˈɔːdɪn(ə)rəli/
(ordinary)
commonplace
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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
