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Orderly is a related term of correct.


As adjectives the difference between orderly and correct

is that orderly is neat and tidy; possessing order while correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

As a noun orderly

is a hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

As an adverb orderly

is .

As a verb correct is

to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

orderly

Alternative forms

* ordrely (obsolete)

Adjective

(en 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.
  • * Sir Walter Scott
  • aids-de-camp and orderly men

    Derived terms

    * orderliness

    Noun

    (orderlies)
  • A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
  • A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
  • Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • * Shakespeare
  • You are blunt; go to it orderly .
  • (obsolete) In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.
  • *, II.12:
  • Thus orderly marshaled, they take their course and swim whither their journey tends, as broad and wide behind as before.
  • * 1624 , , Generall Historie , in Kupperman 1988, p.149:
  • And in the Tombe which is an arch made of mats, they lay them orderly .

    correct

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
  • With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
  • Synonyms

    * (with good manners) well-mannered, well behaved

    Antonyms

    * (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouth

    Derived terms

    * anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
  • He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
  • (by extension) To grade (examination papers).
  • To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
  • It's rude to correct your parents.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * correctable * correction * uncorrectable