orderliness

noun

or·​der·​li·​ness ˈȯr-dər-lē-nəs How to pronounce orderliness (audio)
: the quality or state of being orderly

Examples of orderliness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The orderliness in the lives of the devoutly religious became an attractive subtext during the creation of this album. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 20 June 2024 The director’s unadorned camerawork and calm rhythms convey a sense of orderliness: This is just the way things are, the film seems to say. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 May 2024 Security guards were also stationed in the area to try to maintain orderliness. Koh Ewe, TIME, 28 May 2024 One of the most challenging aspects of OCD is the persistent and intrusive thoughts that often revolve around themes such as cleanliness, orderliness or fears of harm or contamination. Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for orderliness 

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Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orderliness was in 1571

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“Orderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orderliness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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