orient Definition
ori·ent (ôr′ē ənt, ōr′-; for v., -ent′, ---ənt)
noun
- Old Poet. the east
- the quality that determines a pearl's value; luster
- a pearl of high quality
Etymology: OFr < L oriens: see the adj.
adjective
- brilliant; shining; precious: said originally of pearls, now used more generally
- Old Poet.
- eastern; oriental
- rising, as the sun
Etymology: L oriens, direction of the rising sun, prp. of oriri, to arise < IE base *er-, to set in motion, elevate > rise, run, Gr oros, mountain
transitive verb
- to arrange with reference to the east; esp., to build (a church) with the chief altar at the eastern end
- to set (a map or chart) in agreement with the points of the compass
- to adjust with relation to facts or principles; correct
- to adjust or adapt to, or acquaint with, a particular situation
Etymology: Fr orienter < the adj.
orient Idioms
the Orient
the East, or Asia; esp., the Far East
orient Synonyms
orient
v.
Orient Synonyms
Orient
n.
Eastern Asia
Far East, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Macao, India, Japan, Vietnam, Siam, Thailand, Laos, Indo-China, Cambodia, Korea, Philippines, Borneo, Java, Burma, Myanmar, the mysterious East, Celestial Kingdom, land of the rising sun, land of Confucianism; see also east 2.Southwestern Asia
Near East, Middle East, Levant, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Persia, Muslim world, Arabia, Golden Crescent, Fertile Crescent, the cradle of mankind; see also east 2.
orient Usage Examples
Object
- soundstage: Soundtrack: Its mainly front soundstage oriented with the rear fairly quiet except when filling in with some ambiance effects.
- object: Prior experience with object oriented systems is not required.
- crystal: Some poorly oriented crystals were added to make the 22° halo.
- export: Duty free import facility of capital machinery has also been extended to the 100 % export oriented industies out side the EPZ.
- reader: Maps, illustrations, and a chronological table help to orient the reader.
Preposition: at
angle: Determination of the stiffness and strength of a set of bonded plies ( laminate ) oriented at various angles.
Adjective modifier
ancient: Kenneth Kitchen, Ancient Orient And The Old Testament.
Adjective complement
- perpendicular: A Qy absorption band occurring at 800nm is due to a monomeric Bchl a pigment oriented perpendicular to the membrane normal.
- east: If the line connecting these bases was oriented due east during one point in Earth's precession, then 3 + 33.5 = 36.5.
Modifying Another Word
- vocationally: This can be partly credited to our vocationally oriented courses that help prepare you for real jobs in the real world.
- vertically: Aim to keep the shape oriented either vertically or horizontally.
- singly: Plate, singly oriented column and Parry column crystals all help light it.
- sexually: Examines the history of sexually oriented appeals in American culture from 1850 to the internet age.
- academically: These sites are all based at reputable institutions and lead to URLs which give reliable, usually academically oriented material.
- practically: More students chose the practically oriented courses than chose the core mathematical theory.
Modifies a noun
- v: Can't wait for glamor ties of Grimsby v Morton and Leyton Orient v Vauxhall Motors.
- boss: Meanwhile, there are rumors that Colchester will pick Leyton Orient boss Martin Ling to succeed Parkinson, if he comes to City.
- supporter: A suprise visit from Steve Jenkins, Vice-Chairman of the Leyton Orient Supporters ' Club Suddenly brought this to our notice.
Preposition: in
direction: These filters can also be designed to enhance features which are oriented in specific directions.
Preposition: of
west: The church is oriented fractionally north of grid west.
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