Ekstraordinære

Ekstraordinære is a Norwegian adjective meaning beyond what is ordinary, i.e., exceptional, unusual, or non-recurring. It is used to describe events, actions, circumstances, or items that deviate from the normal pattern. The form can indicate something remarkable or outside the usual scope, and it can apply to both positive and negative connotations depending on context. The adverbial form is ekstraordinært.

Etymology and sense: The word combines the prefix ekstra-, from Latin extra-, meaning outside or beyond, with ordinær, meaning ordinary. The prefix signals a departure from the norm, while ordinær provides the base meaning of normal or routine. The term is common in formal, legal, journalistic, and financial language, as well as in everyday speech when emphasis is desired.

Usage and contexts: Ekstraordinære is widely used for events or measures that are not part of regular operations, such as "ekstraordinære møter" (exceptional meetings) or "ekstraordinære hendelser" (unusual events). In accounting or finance, it often refers to one-off items distinct from ordinary income or expenses, e.g., "ekstraordinære inntekter" or "ekstraordinære utgifter." In general prose, it describes achievements or actions that stand out as notably unusual or significant.

Grammar: In Bokmål, ekstraordinære agrees with the noun in gender and number. Examples: "en ekstraordinær hendelse" (indefinite singular, masculine/feminine), "et ekstraordinært møte" (indefinite singular, neuter), "den ekstraordinære hendelsen" (definite singular), "ekstraordinære hendelser" (indefinite plural), "de ekstraordinære hendelsene" (definite plural).

See also: unntaksom, eksepsjonell, ekstraordinære poster (in finance).