orderly
[ awr-der-lee ]
/ ˈɔr dər li /
adjective
adverb
methodically; regularly.
according to established order or rule.
noun, plural or·der·lies.
Military.
an enlisted soldier assigned to perform various chores for a commanding officer or group of officers.
a hospital attendant having general, nonmedical duties.
SYNONYMS FOR orderly
1, 2
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.
OTHER WORDS FROM orderly
or·der·li·ness, noun un·or·der·ly, adjectiveWords nearby orderly
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British Dictionary definitions for orderliness
orderly
/ (ˈɔːdəlɪ) /
adjective
adverb
rare
according to custom or rule
noun plural -lies
med
a male hospital attendant
military
a junior rank detailed to carry orders or perform minor tasks for a more senior officer
Derived forms of orderly
orderliness, nounMedical definitions for orderliness
orderly
[ ôr′dər-lē ]
n.
An attendant in a hospital.