Scientific Concepts And Terms

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ordinary' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that is common or usual.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ordinary' describes a noun and tells us more about it.

• The book was about the lives of ordinary people in a small town.
• I'm just an ordinary guy trying to make a living.
• She's just an ordinary Jane, nothing special.
• His cooking may seem ordinary, but it's actually quite delicious.