oriented

adjective

Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).

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

(in compounds) Having (something) as a primary concern or guiding principle; focused on (something).

(geometry, topology) 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

Roots

oriororient- · Latin · rise, arise

Synonyms for oriented

orientatedadj

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