ordinary

 

Word Profile: Ordinary

Word Name: Ordinary

Part of Speech: Adjective

Pronunciation Symbols: /ˈɔːr.dɪn.er.i/

Description and Definition:

• Description: Ordinary refers to what is commonplace, usual, or standard; something that is neither special nor different, but rather typical and familiar.
• Definition: Commonly encountered; usual or typical; not exceptional or remarkable.

Etymology and Historical Background:

• Origin: From Middle English "ordinarie," from Old French "ordinaire," derived from Latin "ordinarius" meaning regular, usual, orderly.
• Historical Context: The term has been used throughout history to describe everyday life, common objects, and typical experiences, contrasting with what is considered extraordinary or unusual.

Synonyms: Common, Standard, Usual, Typical, Regular

Antonyms: Extraordinary, Unusual, Exceptional, Unique, Rare

Example Sentences:

1. It was just an ordinary day at the office.
   • 그것은 사무실에서 평범한 하루였다.
2. The meal was simple and ordinary, yet delicious.
   • 식사는 간단하고 평범했지만 맛있었다.
3. She led an ordinary life, filled with routine activities.
   • 그녀는 일상 활동으로 가득 찬 평범한 삶을 이끌었다.
4. The scenery was beautiful in its ordinary simplicity.
   • 그 풍경은 그 평범한 단순함으로 아름다웠다.
5. He was looking for something beyond the ordinary.
   • 그는 평범한 것을 넘어서는 무언가를 찾고 있었다.
6. The ordinary tools of the trade were all he needed.
   • 그가 필요한 것은 그 직업의 평범한 도구들뿐이었다.
7. The book described the ordinary lives of the townspeople.
   • 그 책은 마을 사람들의 평범한 삶을 묘사했다.
8. Her extraordinary talent made her stand out in an ordinary world.
   • 그녀의 특별한 재능은 그녀를 평범한 세상에서 돋보이게 만들었다.
9. They found joy in the ordinary moments of life.
   • 그들은 삶의 평범한 순간들에서 기쁨을 찾았다.
10. The artist found inspiration in the ordinary objects around her.
    • 그 예술가는 주변의 평범한 물건에서 영감을 얻었다.