ordered

ordered
ordered ordered adj. 1. having or evincing a systematic arrangement; especially, having elements succeeding in order according to rule; as, an ordered sequence; an ordered pair. Opposite of {disordered} or {unordered}. [Narrower terms: {abecedarian, alphabetical}; {consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive ] [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

2. arranged in order.

Syn: orderly, regulated. [WordNet 1.5]

3. in good order.

Syn: so(predicate). [WordNet 1.5]

4. disposed or placed in a particular kind of order. OPposite of {disarranged}.

Syn: arranged. [WordNet 1.5]

5. arranged according to a quantitative criterion.

Syn: graded, ranked. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

6. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts.

Syn: consistent, logical, orderly. [WordNet 1.5]


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