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orderly-built

|or-der-ly-built|

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/ˈɔrdərli bɪlt/

🇬🇧

/ˈɔːdəli bɪlt/

systematic construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'orderly-built' originates from the English word 'orderly,' which comes from the Latin word 'ordinarius,' meaning 'regular' or 'orderly,' combined with 'built,' derived from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'

Historical Evolution

'orderly' changed from the Latin 'ordinarius' to the Middle English 'orderly,' and 'built' evolved from the Old English 'byldan' to the modern English 'built.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'orderly' meant 'regular' or 'in order,' and 'built' meant 'to construct.' Together, they convey the idea of something constructed in a systematic manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or organized in a systematic and neat manner.

The city was known for its orderly-built streets and buildings.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 00:28