orderliness
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/ˈɔrdərlɪnəs/
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/ˈɔːdə(r)lɪnəs/
(orderly)
neat arrangement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'orderliness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'orderly,' where 'order' meant 'arrangement or sequence.'
Historical Evolution
'orderly' transformed into the noun form 'orderliness' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'arranged in a sequence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'neat and systematic arrangement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
