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oriented


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or dealing with the orientation or position of something.

  • verb

    Align or adjust (an object or a part of an object) in a particular direction.


Antonyms

disorient , disorientate
Synonyms

orientate , orientate , orientate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with oriented
minted , pinted , tinted
Variants
List of all variants of oriented that leads to same result
oriented , orient , orienting , orients , object-oriented , object-oriented programming , object-oriented programmings , self-oriented
Forms
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orientates, orientating, orientedly


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'orientare', meaning 'to face the east'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'oriented' comes from the Latin word 'orientare', which means 'to face the east'.

  2. In mathematics, an 'oriented' vector has a defined direction.


Related Concepts
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  1. Alignment: The arrangement of objects or parts in a straight line or a consistent direction.

  2. Direction: The way or course along which something is moving or lying.

  3. Position: The place or location of something in relation to other things.


Culture
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In literature, 'oriented' is often used to describe characters or settings that have a clear sense of direction or purpose. In art, 'oriented' objects or compositions are those that are aligned or positioned in a specific way. In music, 'oriented' can refer to a style or genre that is popular or influential in a particular region or time period.

How to Memorize "oriented"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an object or a person being adjusted or aligned in a particular direction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'oriented' with the idea of direction or alignment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Orients me right' to remember the meaning of 'oriented'.


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