orientative

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Definitions of orientative word

noun orientative the act or process of orienting. 1
noun orientative the state of being oriented. 1
noun orientative an introduction, as to guide one in adjusting to new surroundings, employment, activity, or the like: New employees receive two days of orientation. 1
noun orientative Psychology, Psychiatry. the ability to locate oneself in one's environment with reference to time, place, and people. 1
noun orientative one's position in relation to true north, to points on the compass, or to a specific place or object. 1
noun orientative the ascertainment of one's true position, as in a novel situation, with respect to attitudes, judgments, etc. 1

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; orientate + -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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