ordered

/ˈɔrdərd/
/ˈɔdəd/
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Definitions of ordered
  1. adjective
    having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
    “an ordered sequence”
    synonyms:
    consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive
    in regular succession without gaps
    progressive
    (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position
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    antonyms:
    disordered
    not arranged in order
  2. adjective
    marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
    synonyms: coherent, consistent, logical
    seamless
    perfectly consistent and coherent
    logical
    capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
    rational
    consistent with or based on or using reason
  3. adjective
    disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
    synonyms: arranged
    laid, set
    set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
    placed
    put in position in relation to other things
Pronunciation
US
/ˈɔrdərd/
UK
/ˈɔdəd/
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