ordinarily

      English

      Etymology

      From ordinary +‎ -ly.

      Adverb

      ordinarily (not comparable)

      1. (obsolete) In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.
        • 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, II.19:
          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.
        • Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday
      3. In the usual manner; unexceptionally.
        • The man was ordinarily dressed

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