ordered meaning

UK /ˈɔːdəd/ US /ˈɔrdɚd/ 2 syllables

ordered (adjective): having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule.

ordered has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

ordered as an adjective

  1. having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
    • an ordered sequence

    Opposite: disordered

    Similar: consecutive, progressive

  2. disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
    • the carefully arranged chessmen
    • haphazardly arranged interlobular septa
    • comfortable chairs arranged around the fireplace

    Synonyms: arranged

    Similar: laid, placed

  3. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
    • a coherent argument

    Synonyms: coherent, consistent, logical

    Similar: seamless

How to pronounce ordered

ordered is pronounced /ˈɔːdəd/ in British English and /ˈɔrdɚd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with OR · words ending in ED · 7-letter words

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