tidiness

Meanings

• noun

  The state or quality of being tidy; cleanliness and order.

  - "The room was in a state of tidiness after she finished cleaning."
  - "Maintaining tidiness in a small apartment can be a challenge."
  - "The tidiness of the kitchen is essential for efficient cooking."

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Antonyms

untidiness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tidiness
ideas , prides , surprises , supplies

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Variants

List of all variants of tidiness that leads to same result
tidier , tidiest , tidily , tidiness , tidinesses , tidy

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'tidig' meaning 'tidy, neat, decorous'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that a tidy desk can boost productivity by up to 10%?

2. In ancient China, tidiness was considered a sign of moral character.

3. The world's largest rubber band ball, which stands at over 11 meters tall, is a testament to the power of tidiness and organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. cleanliness: The absence of dirt, dust, or other impurities. Tidiness and cleanliness are often used interchangeably, but cleanliness refers specifically to the absence of dirt, while tidiness refers to the arrangement and orderliness of objects.

2. organization: The process of arranging things in a systematic and efficient way. Tidiness and organization are closely related, as a tidy space is often the result of an organized one.

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Culture

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Tidiness is a cultural value in many societies, particularly in the West. It is often associated with cleanliness, organization, and efficiency. Tidiness has been a theme in literature, with characters such as Mary Poppins and Mr. Bates from Downton Abbey known for their meticulousness.

How to Memorize "tidiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a perfectly organized desk with all papers in their designated folders and a clean, empty coffee mug.
   - Visualize a closet where every hanger is aligned and every item is folded neatly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tidiness' with the feeling of relief that comes from a clean and orderly space.
   - Think of the word 'tidiness' as a synonym for 'neatness' or 'orderliness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TIDY' to remember the components of tidiness: 'T' for 'Things in their place', 'I' for 'Items organized', 'D' for 'Dust-free', and 'Y' for 'Yielding to a system'.

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