Arrangement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈrānj-mənt/ ar·range·ment

Meaning & Definition of Arrangement

Arrangement (noun)

  1. the state of being arranged, order
  2. the act of arranging
  3. something arranged

Arrangement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

    "will work out a visitation arrangement in court"

    similar: blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, program, project, road map, scheme, strategy, system
    related: collusion, conspiracy, plot, contrivance, device, gambit, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, trick, counterplan, counterstrategy, means, tactic, technique, way, procedure, protocol, conception, idea, projet, proposal, specific(s), specification(s), aim, intent, intention, purpose, diagram, formula, layout, map, pattern, platform, policy, recipe, setup

  2. the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

    "an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf"

    similar: configuration, conformation, format, formation, layout, setout, setup
    related: design, plan, scheme, composition, constitution, getup, makeup, build, construction, structure

  3. the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged

    "the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment"

    similar: composition, configuration, constellation, design, form, format, getup, layout, makeup, ordonnance, pattern
    related: motif, theme

  4. the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another

    "the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back"

    similar: array, disposal, disposition, distribution, order, ordering, sequence, setup
    related: continuity, precedence, priority, chain, procession, progression, succession, series, aligning, alignment, lining up, design, layout, pattern, structure, system
    near: confusion, disorder, disorganization, disruption, upset, disconnection, disjointedness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arrangement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Arrangement:

blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, program, project, road map, scheme, strategy, system, configuration, conformation, format, formation, layout, setout, setup, composition, constellation, form, getup, makeup, ordonnance, pattern, array, disposal, disposition, distribution, order, ordering, sequence

Related Words for Arrangement

collusion, conspiracy, plot, contrivance, device, gambit, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, trick, counterplan, counterstrategy, means, tactic, technique, way, procedure, protocol, conception, idea, projet, proposal, specific(s), specification(s), aim, intent, intention, purpose, diagram

Near Antonyms of Arrangement

confusion, disorder, disorganization, disruption, upset, disconnection, disjointedness

Origin & Etymology of Arrangement

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French arengement, from arenger "to arrange" + -ment -ment

First known use: 1690

Words & Phrases Containing Arrangement

rearrangement, seating arrangement/plan

Frequently Asked Questions about Arrangement

What does "Arrangement" mean?

"Arrangement" means the state of being arranged, order. As a noun, it is defined as: the state of being arranged, order. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Arrangement"?

Other words for "Arrangement" include blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan and program. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arrangement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Arrangement"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arrangement". Common alternatives include blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, program, project and road map.

How do you use "Arrangement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Arrangement" in a sentence: "will work out a visitation arrangement in court"; "an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf"; "the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment".

Is "Arrangement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Arrangement" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Arrangement"?

"Arrangement" is pronounced /ə-ˈrānj-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ar·range·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Arrangement"?

"Arrangement" comes from borrowed from French, going back to Middle French arengement, from arenger "to arrange" + -ment -ment. First known use: 1690.

What is another word for "Arrangement" meaning "a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective"?

When "Arrangement" (noun) means a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective, synonyms include blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan and master plan.