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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024or•der•ly /ˈɔrdɚli/USA pronunciation adj., n., pl. -lies. adj. - arranged or organized in a neat manner or in a regular sequence:orderly closets.
- willing or liking to organize things in a neat manner:an orderly housekeeper.
- observing or obeying laws, rules, or discipline;
well-behaved;
law-abiding:an orderly crowd.
n. [countable] - a hospital attendant having general, nonmedical duties.
- Militaryan enlisted soldier assigned to perform various chores for a commanding officer or group of officers.
or•der•li•ness, n. [uncountable]See -ord-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024or•der•ly (ôr′dər lē),USA pronunciation adj., adv., n., pl. -lies. adj. - arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence:an orderly desk.
- observant of or governed by system or method, as persons or the mind.
- characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline;
well-behaved;
law-abiding:an orderly assemblage of citizens. - pertaining to or charged with the communication or execution of orders.
adv. - methodically;
regularly. - according to established order or rule.
n. - Militaryan enlisted soldier assigned to perform various chores for a commanding officer or group of officers.
- Medicinea hospital attendant having general, nonmedical duties.
- 1470–80 as adverb, adverbial; 1570–80 as adjective, adjectival; 1795–1805 as noun, nominal; order + -ly
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . Orderly, methodical, systematic characterize that which is neat, in order, and planned. These three words are sometimes used interchangeably. However, orderly emphasizes neatness of arrangement:an orderly array of books.Methodical suggests a logical plan, a definite order of actions or method from beginning to end:a methodical examination.Systematic suggests thoroughness, an extensive and detailed plan, together with regularity of action:a systematic review.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . chaotic, disorderly, haphazard.
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