orderly-directed
|or-der-ly-di-rect-ed|
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/ˈɔrdərli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˈɔːdəli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
systematic guidance
Etymology
'orderly-directed' originates from the combination of 'orderly,' meaning 'arranged or organized,' and 'directed,' meaning 'guided or managed.'
'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.'
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
