unordered
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not arranged in order hierarchically: Describes a collection or set where items are not organized according to a ranking, level, or structured sequence of importance.
- Not arranged in order: Describes a general state of lacking any systematic sequence, arrangement, or logical progression.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The list of tasks was completely unordered, making it difficult to know where to start.
- In an unordered set, the elements have no specific sequence.
Advanced Usage
- In mathematics and computer science: Often used to describe data structures like sets or collections where the position or sequence of elements is not defined or is irrelevant.
- The algorithm processes data from an unordered array.
Variants and Related Words
- Disordered (adj): Lacking order or organization; often implies a state of confusion or messiness, which can be stronger than "unordered."
- The papers on his desk were completely disordered.
- Unorganized (adj): Not organized or arranged systematically.
- The unorganized notes were hard to study from.
Synonyms
- Unarranged: Not placed in a particular order.
- Random: Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.
- Haphazard: Lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Antonyms
- Ordered: Arranged or organized in a logical or structured sequence.
- Sorted: Arranged systematically in groups or according to a criterion.
- Hierarchical: Arranged in order of rank or level.
Adjective
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not arranged in order hierarchically
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not arranged in order
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