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orderly-directed

|or-der-ly-di-rect-ed|

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/ˈɔrdərli dɪˈrɛktɪd/

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/ˈɔːdəli dɪˈrɛktɪd/

systematic guidance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'orderly-directed' originates from the combination of 'orderly,' meaning 'arranged or organized,' and 'directed,' meaning 'guided or managed.'

Historical Evolution

'Orderly' and 'directed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'orderly' deriving from the Latin 'ordo' and 'directed' from the Latin 'directus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'orderly' meant 'in order' and 'directed' meant 'guided.' The combined term 'orderly-directed' maintains these meanings, emphasizing systematic guidance.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

organized and guided in a systematic manner.

The project was orderly-directed, ensuring all tasks were completed on time.

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Last updated: 2025/06/17 07:07