ordered
adjective
or·dered ˈȯr-dərd 
: characterized by order: such as
a
: marked by regularity or discipline
led an ordered life
b
: marked by regular or harmonious arrangement or disposition
an ordered landscape
the ordered crystal structure
c
: having elements arranged or identified according to a rule: such as
(1)
: having the property that every pair of different elements is related by a transitive relationship that is not symmetric
(2)
: having elements labeled by ordinal numbers
an ordered triple has a first, second, and third element
Example Sentences
an ordered sequence of events
Recent Examples on the Web The alternative to an ordered world, and to countries shouldering the cost of its defense, is the law of the jungle, where big countries can take territory, impose their rule and spread chaos at will. 
Richard Fontaine, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2022 The grammatical description of the sentence was the whole ordered sequence of layers. Geoffrey K. Pullum, National Review, 17 Feb. 2022 The province has been transformed — not yet into a state but a place settling into ordered routines. Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2022 Together, Number One and Number Three created an ordered list of arrivals that was maintained throughout the wait. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Nov. 2021 Gravity in particular is the cosmic force that brings matter together into more compact, more ordered structures. Natalie Hamilton, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2021 Learning new ways to cope with her illness and the pressures related to having the world’s heaviest monkey wrench thrown into her ordered life will have a positive impact on her emotional health. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2021 While cities like San Francisco kept clearing sidewalks, Gov. Gavin Newsom preached hotel rooms for the most vulnerable and ordered state workers not to sweep many tents that sprung up along highways. Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2021 Your occasionally casual attitude toward possessions or money can be frustrating to more ordered people. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2021 See More
Richard Fontaine, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2022 The grammatical description of the sentence was the whole ordered sequence of layers. Geoffrey K. Pullum, National Review, 17 Feb. 2022 The province has been transformed — not yet into a state but a place settling into ordered routines. Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2022 Together, Number One and Number Three created an ordered list of arrivals that was maintained throughout the wait. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Nov. 2021 Gravity in particular is the cosmic force that brings matter together into more compact, more ordered structures. Natalie Hamilton, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2021 Learning new ways to cope with her illness and the pressures related to having the world’s heaviest monkey wrench thrown into her ordered life will have a positive impact on her emotional health. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2021 While cities like San Francisco kept clearing sidewalks, Gov. Gavin Newsom preached hotel rooms for the most vulnerable and ordered state workers not to sweep many tents that sprung up along highways. Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2021 Your occasionally casual attitude toward possessions or money can be frustrating to more ordered people. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing ordered
ordered 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in structured
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- structured
- organized
- standardized
- regularized
- orderly
- systematized
- correct
- systematic
- regular
- detailed
- methodical
- specific
- neat
- exact
- accurate
- methodic
- precise
- clocklike
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- haphazard
- disorganized
- irregular
- disordered
- unordered
- unsystematic
- nonsystematic
- planless
- immethodical
- patternless
- chaotic
- disorderly
- hit-or-miss
- systemless
- shambolic
2
as in required
Synonyms & Similar Words
- required
- allowed
- authorized
- permitted
- mandatory
- sanctioned
- warranted
- endorsed
- lawful
- licensed
- certified
- indorsed
- okay
- acceptable
- accredited
- licit
- legal
- permissible
- allowable
- endurable
- admissible
- bearable
- tolerable
- OK
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- prohibited
- forbidden
- refused
- barred
- denied
- proscribed
- rejected
- unacceptable
- impermissible
- vetoed
- interdicted
- inadmissible
- banned
- unbearable
- objectionable
- unendurable
- intolerable
- disallowed
- verboten
- suppressed
- repressed
- outlawed
ordered
2 of 2verb
1
as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises Synonyms & Similar Words
- arranged
- classified
- organized
- disposed
- placed
- arrayed
- ranged
- laid out
- drew up
- systematized
- marshaled
- codified
- marshalled
- groomed
- aligned
- filed
- displayed
- lined
- queued
- sequenced
- cued
- set
- prioritized
- made up
- set out
- lined up
- unscrambled
- alphabetized
- hierarchized
- alined
- emplaced
- straightened (up)
- tidied (up)
- spruced (up)
- mapped (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disordered
- upset
- disarranged
- deranged
- messed (up)
- mussed (up)
- rumpled
- disarrayed
2
as in requested
to give a request or demand for the players ordered hamburgers for lunch Synonyms & Similar Words
- requested
- requisitioned
- called for
- hired
- commissioned
- licensed
- put in (for)
- solicited
- asked (for)
- chartered
- licenced
3
as in asked
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet Synonyms & Similar Words
- requested
- asked
- mandated
- demanded
- required
- directed
- decreed
- called
- commanded
- dictated
- called for
- ordained
- petitioned
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cancelled
- canceled
- countermanded
- rescinded
4
as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect Synonyms & Similar Words
- instructed
- told
- asked
- commanded
- directed
- enjoined
- begged
- requested
- advised
- charged
- bid
- bade
- warned
- appointed
- petitioned
- adjured
- required
- authorized
- assigned
- forced
- commissioned
- compelled
- entreated
- obliged
- bossed (around)
- managed
- counseled
- beseeched
- supervised
- led
- conducted
- besought
- controlled
- counselled
- constrained
- coerced
- superintended
- oversaw
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- followed
- observed
- obeyed
- kept
- minded
- complied (with)