C1adjectiveformal3K

Organizational

UK /["/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənl/"]/US /["/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənl/"]/

Definition

connected with the way in which the different parts of something are arranged; connected with an organization

In simple words: Related to the way things are arranged or managed.

Examples

  • organizational changes within the party
  • Candidates will require good organizational skills.
  • The occasion was an organizational triumph.

Usage notes

Use 'organizational' in business or academic contexts when discussing management structures. Avoid using in casual conversations as it's more sophisticated.

Grammar pattern

organizational + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'organizing' your files and the 'ational' part as related to that process.

Collocations

  • organizational structure
  • organizational culture
  • organizational behavior
  • organizational change

Synonyms

  • structural

Antonyms

  • disorganized
  • chaotic

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'organization' as a noun.
  • Used incorrectly as an adjective for personal tasks.
  • Spelling errors like 'organisational' in American English.