regimented
Kept strictly ordered
Regimented describes something organized according to strict rules or rigid structure.
A regimented schedule leaves no room for spontaneity.
A regimented diet follows precise portions and timing.
The word comes from regiment, the military unit, and carries connotations of discipline imposed from above—order that may feel oppressive rather than helpful: The school's regimented approach stifled creativity.
Rigorous, without flexibility
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- rigorousExtremely thorough and careful
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- punctualArriving when scheduled
methodical · organized · diligent · obedient · restrained · scheduled · stern · austere
Arranged in organized form
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- proceduralFollowing set steps
- algorithmicFollowing programmed steps
- codifiedMade into systematic rules
formalized · standardized · protocol · methodical · routine · calculated · precise · ordered
strict
Rigorous, without flexibility
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- rigorousExtremely thorough and careful
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
punctual · methodical · organized · diligent · obedient · restrained · scheduled · stern · austere · meticulous
structured
Arranged in organized form
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- proceduralFollowing set steps
- algorithmicFollowing programmed steps
codified · formalized · standardized · protocol · methodical · routine · calculated · precise · ordered · regulated
timetable
Arranged list of events
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- agendaFormal discussion list
calendar · clockwork · punctuality · timing · slots · intervals · blocks · daily · hourly · fixed
drill
Hole-boring device
platoon · squad · battalion · uniform · command · enlistment · deployment · infantry · brigade · corps
- organizedorganized, ordered, arranged, sorted, classified
- conformityconformity, conforming, conform, conformist, conformism
regimentedfree
Without payment or restriction
freewheeling · uncontrolled · unstructured · unregimented · loose
regimentedundisciplined
Lacking self-control or order
lax · permissive · disorganized · disorganised · slack
regimentedvaried
Differing in type
diverse · heterogeneous · eclectic · irregular · individualized
- regimental colorsA unit's official flags
- infantry regimentOrganized group of soldiers
- cavalry regimentMilitary unit on horseback
- army regimentsOrganized military formations
- regimental bandMusical group serving soldiers
- regimental tieNeckwear showing military affiliation
regiment, regimentation, regimental, regiments, unregimented, regimenting