organized — arranged in a systematic way; having a formal organizational structure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arranged in a systematic way; having a formal organizational structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- My mom's spice rack is so organized that even NASA would be jealous of her inventory system.
- He claims to be organized, but his idea of filing is throwing everything into one drawer.
- The students formed an organized protest against the new cafeteria menu.
organized
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/]
arranged in a systematic way; having a formal organizational structure
Her organized closet makes every morning ten times easier.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument', combined with the Latin suffix '-ize' meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be'. The word evolved through Old French and Medieval Latin before entering English in the 14th century.
Breakdown
organ (tool, instrument, from Greek organon) + -ize (to make, to cause to be) + -ed (past tense) = organized
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's spice rack is so organized that even NASA would be jealous of her inventory system.”
“He claims to be organized, but his idea of filing is throwing everything into one drawer.”
“The students formed an organized protest against the new cafeteria menu.”
“She's so organized that she has a backup plan for her backup plan.”
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