orienate

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English

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Etymology

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Formed as orien +‎ -ate, on model of Latin oriens, rather than from English orient +‎ -ate.

Verb

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orienate

  1. (computing) (archaic) To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east.

Usage notes

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This form (regular Latin derivation from oriens) is primarily used in computing; in legal use the term is orientate.

Synonyms

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