Definition of "ordinary" []

Commonly encountered; usual. See Synonyms at common. (adjective)
Of no exceptional ability, degree, or quality; average. (adjective)
Of inferior quality; second-rate. (adjective)
Having immediate rather than delegated jurisdiction, as a judge. (adjective)
Mathematics Designating a differential equation containing no more than one independent variable. (adjective)

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Use "ordinary" in a sentence

"Thus in the slogan ˜Back to ordinary language™, ˜ordinary™ may be contrasted with"
"An embassador who is intrusted with the ordinary business of a minister at a foreign court, is called an _embassador in ordinary_."
"I send this letter by her on return, leaving tomorrow = but her speed in ordinary is limited to 15 knots so you need not expect a record run."

Words like "ordinary"

banausic characterless common cut-and-dry

everyday fair middling mine run

mundane quotidian routine run-of-the-mine

so-so unexceptional unusual workaday