What does "ordinarily" mean?

In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

How do you pronounce "ordinarily"?

Pronounced //ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli//.

Common synonyms include: normally, usually, again and again, all in all, all things considered, altogether.

//ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli// adv

adv ·Moderate ·College level

Adverb

1
In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence. not-comparable, obsolete
"It is ordinarily seene how good intentions, being managed without moderation, thrust men into most vicious effects."
2
Usually or as a general rule; commonly. not-comparable
"Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday."
3
In the usual manner; unexceptionally. not-comparable
"The man was ordinarily dressed."

Adverb

"It seems probable that the licentiousness ordinarily imputed to Sappho may be a calumny."

From ordinary + -ly.

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