Both “extra”(outside) and “intra” (inside) are latin roots. Something “extraordinary” is therefore “outside the ordinary”. From the “online etymology dictionary”:extraordinary early 15c., from L. extraordinarius , from extra ordinem “out of order,” especially the usual order, from extra- “out” + ordinem (nom. ordo ) “order.” Related: Extraordinarily .Kind of a cool thing- In English, the word “extraordinary” actually came first. “Extra” is actually a shortened form of the word “extraordinary” dating from the late 1700’s.
extra is also a prefix that can be interpreted to mean “outside of”, such as extracurricular. I don’t think extraordinary is so much “more of ordinary” as opposed to “outside of the ordinary”.however, if this post was meant to be sarcastic, then it’s commendable, because I expected no less an extraordinary post
I believe is the vocalization of the word that made it so popular and changed its meaning.Lame words are made to sound lame: Ordinary, Boring, Mundane, Banal.But if you stretch out, “Extraordinary”… it’s EXTRAWWWDINARYIt just sounds exciting.
I’ve always thought of “extra” meaning “outside of” or “beyond.” Don’t worry, I think about words all the time. This post, of course, is an example of this, but do you ever say a word that people, yourself included, use all the time and just stop to wonder about it? Sometimes when I type or say or think of a common word my brain comes to a screeching halt and I wonder, “What the fuck? Who came up with that word anyway?”
Word. If I had magical powers (unlike the fake magic of Mr. Angel), I wouldn’t be on TV. I’d be taking over the whole goddamn world! That would be extraordinary.
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i’m not the only one!
So basically, you have to work in “two wrongs do not make a right” in your theory somewhere.
Both “extra”(outside) and “intra” (inside) are latin roots. Something “extraordinary” is therefore “outside the ordinary”. From the “online etymology dictionary”:extraordinary early 15c., from L. extraordinarius , from extra ordinem “out of order,” especially the usual order, from extra- “out” + ordinem (nom. ordo ) “order.” Related: Extraordinarily .Kind of a cool thing- In English, the word “extraordinary” actually came first. “Extra” is actually a shortened form of the word “extraordinary” dating from the late 1700’s.
I love you posts you’re so extraordinary!
the kitties should do a magic trick and make criss angel disappear!
pure brilliance. Chris Angel is a freak btw.
lol I never thought about it that way.
your cat drawings are so cute.
extra is also a prefix that can be interpreted to mean “outside of”, such as extracurricular. I don’t think extraordinary is so much “more of ordinary” as opposed to “outside of the ordinary”.however, if this post was meant to be sarcastic, then it’s commendable, because I expected no less an extraordinary post
Hahaha… never would have thought to ponder the etymology of “extraordinary.”
lol….this post as the comments are extra ordinary, nyuk nyuk, waka waka waka…
I believe is the vocalization of the word that made it so popular and changed its meaning.Lame words are made to sound lame: Ordinary, Boring, Mundane, Banal.But if you stretch out, “Extraordinary”… it’s EXTRAWWWDINARYIt just sounds exciting.
I’ve wondered about that!!I learn something new every day :3
hahaha
Dear sweet lord, you are a genius! I love your posts so much.
Huh, I never thought about the contradictory meaning before you pointed it out. Reminds me a bit of MLIA.
LOLOLOLOLOL
hrm good example!
“Extra” means “outside” or “beyond”e.g. as extraterrestrial means from beyond the Earth, extraordinary means beyond the ordinary
I’ve always thought of “extra” meaning “outside of” or “beyond.” Don’t worry, I think about words all the time. This post, of course, is an example of this, but do you ever say a word that people, yourself included, use all the time and just stop to wonder about it? Sometimes when I type or say or think of a common word my brain comes to a screeching halt and I wonder, “What the fuck? Who came up with that word anyway?”
I love the cartoon presentation.
Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.– Henry Ford
LOOL! This is funny.
Word. If I had magical powers (unlike the fake magic of Mr. Angel), I wouldn’t be on TV. I’d be taking over the whole goddamn world! That would be extraordinary.
uh oh. someone went to law school…
The drawings are adorable!
I like!!!!
I love how you talked about Criss Angel. I’m not a fan of him at all, and I agree with what you said about him. Love your post by the way!
very well said, miss!
This made my day extraordinary