regimentally
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner characteristic of or pertaining to a regiment: Describes an action done with the strict discipline, order, or uniformity associated with a military regiment.
- By regiments; in terms of regiments: Describes something organized, arranged, or considered according to military regiments as units.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The soldiers marched regimentally, their movements perfectly synchronized. (This describes the manner of marching.)
- The troops were deployed regimentally across the front line. (This describes organization by regiment units.)
- The school's old-fashioned rules enforced a regimentally strict daily schedule.
Advanced Usage
- "To live regimentally": To live under a highly disciplined, ordered, and controlled routine.
- After retirement, he found it difficult to adjust, having lived so regimentally for forty years in the army.
Variants and Related Words
- Regiment (n): A permanent unit of an army, typically divided into several smaller units (battalions, companies).
- Regimental (adj): Of or relating to a regiment. (e.g., , ).
- Regimentation (n): The act of regimenting; strict organization and control.
Synonyms
- Methodically: In a systematic and orderly way.
- Systematically: According to a fixed plan or system.
- In an orderly fashion: In a neat, organized manner.
Antonyms
- Haphazardly: In a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization.
- Chaotically: In a completely confused and disordered state.
- Informally: In a relaxed, unofficial manner without strict rules.
Notes on Usage
- The word regimentally is relatively formal and is most commonly used in military or highly disciplined contexts.
- It can carry a neutral descriptive meaning (e.g., organized by regiments) or a slightly negative connotation when describing excessive control and lack of individual freedom in non-military settings (e.g., a controlled office environment).
Adverb
- in a regimental manner or by regiments