Extraordinary

01 a. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

1.
Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.
“Which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts.” — Milton.
2.
Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.
3.
Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.

02 n. That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.

pl. Extraordinaries

1.
That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.
“Their extraordinary did consist especially in the matter of prayers and devotions.” — Jer. Taylor.