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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Rarely has a president been surrounded by such an array of toadies and lickspittles, operating beyond their competence in an atmosphere of organizational chaos. Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026 Democrats more broadly have pointed to signs of organizational momentum in Florida, including efforts to rebuild voter registration infrastructure and expand outreach after years of electoral setbacks. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026 Leadership transitions are a natural part of organizational life. Jason Dressel, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 Short term, Ujiri’s influence could shape everything from organizational culture to player acquisition philosophy. Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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