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orderly

Syllabification: (or·der·ly)
Pronunciation: /ˈôrdərlē/
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Definition of orderly

adjective

  • neatly and methodically arranged:an orderly arrangement of objects
  • (of a person or group) well behaved; disciplined.

noun (plural orderlies)

  • 1an attendant in a hospital responsible for the nonmedical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness.
  • 2a soldier who carries out orders or performs minor tasks for an officer.

Derivatives

orderliness

noun

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