orderly
/ˈɔːdəli/
Dictionary
noun
- A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
- A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
adjective
- Neat and tidy; possessing order.
"He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place."
- Methodical or systematic.
"We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules."
- Peaceful; well-behaved.
"An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus."
- Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.
adverb
- According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.
- In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.
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