ordonnance

noun

ˌȯr-də-ˈnäⁿs How to pronounce ordonnance (audio)
Definition of ordonnancenext
as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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  1. format
  2. design
  3. composition
  4. layout
  5. arrangement
  6. pattern
  7. theme
Noun
  • One tier down from Dithaba (both fiscally and geographically), Kapano is a few minutes’ walk down a dusty hill and follows a similar format, with four generous-sized rooms veering off the communal pool, bar, and alfresco deck dining area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The format allows for spontaneous collaborations, with musicians building on one another’s ideas rather than following a predetermined concert program.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of format
Noun
  • That timeline reflects a development process built around rapid design iterations and in-house manufacturing capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • The team also used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate how the membrane’s structure and solvent composition influence fluoride-ion movement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • While political affiliations may change the composition of a governing body, our fundamental responsibilities do not change.
    — Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • Outlooks and layouts vary but most rooms come with ravishing views of the Bosphorus; a few have terraces or gardens, while the split-level 5920-square-foot Peninsula Suite has a private rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, and hammam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Both models include an interior kitchen block behind the driver's seat and a four-sleeper pop-up layout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • This arrangement allows unrelated branches to accept updates concurrently.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Schommer, who has been learning floral design and sharing her arrangements through an art account, created two bouquets for the shop.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of arrangement
Noun
  • According to the news release, the catalog documents births, injuries, migration patterns, and ages.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Katherine Hosie, an executive leadership coach who works with senior leaders under sustained pressure, describes a similar pattern through a metaphor from Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception.
    — Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • This androgynous, liminal realm is the soil from which all of Great Jobs’s tracks blossom, variations on a theme that’s equal parts introspective and exploratory.
    — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Now, meet the brand’s mask, which takes a three-pronged approach to hydration using high-tech ingredients with another marine theme.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of theme
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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