organizational

adjective

or·​ga·​ni·​za·​tion·​al ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce organizational (audio)
ˌȯrg-nə-
1
: of or relating to an organization : involving organization
the organizational state of a crystal
2
organizationally adverb

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Set up an organizational system in dressers and on shelves to keep remaining toys manageable and clutter-free. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 One-third of those surveyed said leadership took accountability for organizational challenges. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 But don’t muddle their season up by questioning their organizational philosophy. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026 Each organizational choice created affordances and constraints that shaped subsequent innovations. Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organizational

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of organizational was in 1855

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“Organizational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organizational. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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