adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of orient form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).

   "During assembly, keep the tab oriented toward the slot that it will later enter."

2. 2
   Having had an orientation (an introduction to a topic or place). often

   "They are now oriented with the main campus."

3. 3
   In any of various technical senses, admitting or being equipped with a notion of handedness (i.e. of distinguishing clockwise and anticlockwise). See Orientability on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
4. 4
   Having (something) as a primary concern or guiding principle; focused on (something). in-compounds

Adjective

1. 1
   adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acclimatedacclimatizedaccommodatedaccustomedadaptedadjusted

Antonyms

All antonyms

unoriented

Example

More examples

"Interspecies aggression is oriented towards goals related to reproduction."

Related phrases

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