📖 Definitions of "Oriented"
- 1
To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
- 2
(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
- 3
To direct towards or point at a particular direction.
"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."
- 4
To determine which direction one is facing.
"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."
- 1
Having a specific orientation.
🔄 Synonyms of "Oriented"
10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| directed | In a manner emphasizing one's point of view. |
| destined | Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain. |
| orientated | Alternative form of oriented (adjective) (sometimes proscribed) [Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).] |
| homeward | Towards home. |
| headed | (in combination) Heading in a certain direction. |
| minded | Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act. |
| adjusted | Which has been compensated in order to avoid bias. |
| familiarized | having achieved a comfortable relationship with your environment |
| homeward-bound | oriented toward home |
| boundverb | Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of). |
↔️ Antonyms of "Oriented"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unoriented | Not oriented: lacking orientation. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Oriented"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| directedverb | In a manner emphasizing one's point of view. |
| adjusted | Which has been compensated in order to avoid bias. |
| headed | (in combination) Heading in a certain direction. |
| minded | Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act. |
| boundverb | Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of). |
| destinedverb | Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain. |
| homeward | Towards home. |
| familiarized | having achieved a comfortable relationship with your environment |
| homeward-bound | oriented toward home |
| orientated | Alternative form of oriented (adjective) (sometimes proscribed) [Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).] |
| orientationnoun | (countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone. |
| directionalnoun | Indicating direction. |
| alignedverb | Having been placed, arranged or formed in alignment (with something). |
| shaped | Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape. |
| connectionnoun | A feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people. |
| focusingnoun | The action or concentration of attention or energy on something. |
| adapted | Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium. |
| aspectnoun | Any specific feature, part, or element of something. |
| basedverb | Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms. |
| designedverb | Created according to a design. |
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