orderly
|or/der/ly|
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/ˈɔrdərli/
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/ˈɔːdəli/
neat arrangement
Etymology
'orderly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'orderly,' where 'order' meant 'arrangement or sequence.'
'orderly' changed from the Middle English word 'orderly' and eventually became the modern English word 'orderly'.
Initially, it meant 'arranged in a sequence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'neatly and methodically arranged.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hospital attendant responsible for non-medical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness.
The orderly helped the patient into the wheelchair.
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Adjective 1
neatly and methodically arranged.
The books were placed in an orderly fashion on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39