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Meaning of orderly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

orderly

Pronunciation:/ˈɔːdəli//ˈɔɹdɚli/

noun

Definitions

  1. A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

  2. A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Neat and tidy; possessing order.

    Example: He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.

  2. Methodical or systematic.

    Example: We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.

  3. Peaceful; well-behaved.

    Example: An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.

  4. Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

adverb

Definitions

  1. According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.

  2. In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.