Added 9 October 2026
orderly
/ˈɔɹdɚli/ adjective
In Latin: cacula Wiktionary
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about orderly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Neat and tidy; possessing order.
He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.
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Methodical or systematic.
We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.
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Peaceful; well-behaved.
An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.
noun
adverb
- According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.