Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ordinaries
noun
/ˈɔːrdɪnəriz/
Definition
Ordinaries are basic or common elements or things that exist in a normal or customary manner.
Examples
- The ordinaries of daily life can often be the most comforting.
- In the grand scheme of things, the ordinaries are what we often take for granted.
- He enjoys the ordinaries of a small town, like the local coffee shop.
Meaning
The term ‘ordinaries’ refers to things that are usually found or typically occur, as opposed to extraordinary or unusual items.
Synonyms
- Common items
- Basics
- Everyday substances
- Standard elements
