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ordinary
Examples
His weekend routine was ordinary, consisting of household chores and relaxing at home.
The meal she cooked was ordinary, with no special ingredients or flavors.
02
lacking distinction or outstanding qualities
Examples
His performance was ordinary, nothing remarkable.
The movie was just ordinary, not worth the hype.
Ordinary
01
a judge who has regular jurisdiction over certain legal matters, such as probate or local cases
Examples
The ordinary presided over the will ’s validation process.
As an ordinary, he handled routine legal disputes without needing higher courts.
02
a typical or everyday occurrence, object, or condition
Examples
The meal was nothing special — just the ordinary.
She was tired of the ordinary and longed for adventure.
03
a simple shape or division used as a fundamental element in heraldic design
Examples
The knight ’s shield displayed an ordinary in the form of a cross.
His family crest featured a bold ordinary dividing the field.
04
a high-wheeled bicycle from the 19th century, known for its oversized front wheel and small rear wheel
Examples
He wobbled as he mounted the towering ordinary.
The ordinary ’s large front wheel made for a surprisingly smooth ride.
05
a clergyman, such as a bishop, who has regular authority over a church or religious jurisdiction
Examples
The bishop, as the ordinary of the diocese, oversaw all church matters.
The ordinary granted permission for the new parish to be established.
06
a meal served at a set time for a fixed price, typically at an inn or tavern
Examples
The travelers arrived just in time for the evening ordinary.
He paid a few coins for the ordinary, which included bread and stew.
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