Orderly: meaning, definitions and examples

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orderly

[ ˈɔːrdərli ]

^{Context #1}

neatly arranged

Neatly arranged or organized in a systematic way.

Synonyms

neat, tidy, well-organized

Examples of usage

The books on the shelf were neatly orderly by size.
She always keeps her desk very orderly.

^{Context #2}

methodically

In a methodical and well-organized manner.

Synonyms

methodically, systematically

Examples of usage

She followed the instructions very orderly.
He completed the tasks in an orderly fashion.

^{Context #3}

person

A person who is tidy and well-organized in their habits.

Synonyms

neat freak, organized person

Examples of usage

She is known as the office orderly because of her neatness.
He is the orderly one in the family.

Translations

Translations of the word "orderly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ordenado

🇮🇳 व्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 ordentlich

🇮🇩 teratur

🇺🇦 упорядкований

🇵🇱 uporządkowany

🇯🇵 整然とした

🇫🇷 ordonné

🇪🇸 ordenado

🇹🇷 düzenli

🇰🇷 정돈된

🇸🇦 منظم

🇨🇿 uspořádaný

🇸🇰 usporiadaný

🇨🇳 有序的

🇸🇮 urejen

🇮🇸 skipulagður

🇰🇿 тәртіпті

🇬🇪 დალაგებული

🇦🇿 səliqəli

🇲🇽 ordenado

Word origin

The word 'orderly' originated from the Middle English word 'ordrely', which meant 'neat and tidy'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term has evolved to describe not only physical organization but also a systematic and methodical approach to tasks. Over time, 'orderly' has become synonymous with being neat, well-organized, and structured.