außergewöhnlicher

Außergewöhnlicher is a German adjective that translates to "extraordinary," "exceptional," "unusual," or "remarkable" in English. It is formed by adding the strong inflection ending "-er" to the adjective "außergewöhnlich." This inflection indicates that "außergewöhnlicher" is being used in a masculine singular nominative context, or as a comparative adjective modifying a noun in the masculine singular genitive, dative, or accusative case. It can also be used in the plural forms of these cases.

The word "außergewöhnlich" itself is a compound of "außer" meaning "outside" or "besides" and "gewöhnlich" meaning "ordinary" or "usual." Therefore, "außergewöhnlich" literally means "outside the usual" or "beyond the ordinary." When "außergewöhnlicher" is used, it emphasizes a quality that sets something or someone apart from the norm, suggesting a higher degree of distinction, talent, or quality. It is often employed to describe achievements, events, or individuals that are noteworthy and merit special attention. The specific nuance can vary depending on the context in which it is used.