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adj
Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Having had an orientation (an introduction to a topic or place).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: often
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adj
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
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences, topology
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adj
Having (something) as a primary concern or guiding principle; focused on (something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-compounds
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Synonyms: focused
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verb
simple past and past participle of orient
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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adjective
adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: orientated
Antonyms: unoriented
History
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Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
