adjective
1. having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule (Freq. 4)
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an ordered sequence
• Ant: ↑disordered
• Similar to: ↑consecutive, ↑sequent, ↑sequential, ↑serial, ↑successive, ↑progressive
2. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
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a coherent argument
• Syn: ↑coherent, ↑consistent, ↑logical
• Ant: ↑incoherent (for: ↑coherent)
• Similar to: ↑seamless
• Derivationally related forms: ↑consistence (for: ↑consistent), ↑coherency (for: ↑coherent), ↑coherence (for: ↑coherent), ↑cohere (for: ↑coherent)
3. disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
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the carefully arranged chessmen
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haphazardly arranged interlobular septa
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comfortable chairs arranged around the fireplace
• Syn: ↑arranged
• Ant: ↑disarranged (for: ↑arranged)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.