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[ adjective ] having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
Examples "an ordered sequence" Used in print (James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)If the **f bond is linear then there are three reasonable positions for the hydrogen_atoms : ( 1 ) The hydrogen_atoms are centered and hence all lie on a sheet midway between the oxygen sheets ; ( 2 ) all hydrogen_atoms lie on a sheet , but the sheet is closer to one oxygen sheet than to the other ; ( 3 ) hydrogen_atoms are asymmetrically placed , either randomly or in an ordered way , so that some hydrogen_atoms are closer to the upper oxygen atoms while others are closer to the lower oxygen atoms . A randomization of `` ups '' and `` downs '' is more likely than ordered `` ups '' and `` downs '' in position ( 3 ) since the hydrogen_atoms are well separated and so the position of one could hardly affect the position of another , and also since ordered `` up '' and `` down '' implies a larger unit_cell , for which no evidence exists . A randomization of `` ups '' and `` downs '' is more likely than ordered `` ups '' and `` downs '' in position ( 3 ) since the hydrogen_atoms are well separated and so the position of one could hardly affect the position of another , and also since ordered `` up '' and `` down '' implies a larger unit_cell , for which no evidence exists . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] marked by system or regularity or discipline
Examples "a quiet ordered house" "an orderly universe" "a well regulated life" Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)If the inner functions of religion are performed , the individual is a composed , ordered , motivated , and emotionally secure associate ; he is not greatly frustrated , and he is not anomic ; he is better fitted to perform his social life among his fellows . Related_to this is the fact that most_of the higher religions define for the individual his place in the universe and give him a feeling that he is relatively secure in an ordered , dependable universe . These are ways of jointly participating in significantly symbolized , standardized , and ordered religiously sanctified behavior . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
Synonyms Examples "the carefully arranged chessmen" "haphazardly arranged interlobular septa" "comfortable chairs arranged around the fireplace" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
Synonyms Examples "a logical argument" "the orderly presentation" Related terms |
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