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oriented

o·ri·ent
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun, adjective awr-ee-uh nt, ‐ee-ent, ohr-; verb awr-ee-ent, ohr‐]
    • /noun, adjective ˈɔr i ənt, ‐iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-; verb ˈɔr iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr‐/
    • /ˈɔːrɪentɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun, adjective awr-ee-uh nt, ‐ee-ent, ohr-; verb awr-ee-ent, ohr‐]
    • /noun, adjective ˈɔr i ənt, ‐iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-; verb ˈɔr iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr‐/

Definitions of oriented word

  • noun oriented the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean. 1
  • noun oriented Jewelry. an orient pearl. the iridescence of a pearl. 1
  • noun oriented the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world. 1
  • verb with object oriented to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc. 1
  • verb with object oriented to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like: lectures designed to orient the new students. 1
  • verb with object oriented to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations: to orient a building north and south. 1

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Origin of oriented

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin orient- (stem of oriēns) “the east, sunrise,” noun use of present participle of orīrī “to rise”; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Oriented

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oriented popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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".

oriented usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for oriented

adjective oriented

  • in favor of — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.

Antonyms for oriented

adjective oriented

  • at sixes and sevens — If you say that someone or something is at sixes and sevens, you mean that they are confused or disorganized.
  • confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
  • disoriented — confused as to time or place; out of touch: therapy for disoriented patients.
  • anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
  • stupefied — to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.

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