sorted

[ sawr-tid ]
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adjectiveGeology.
  1. (of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.

  2. (of sedimentary rock) consisting of particles of uniform size.

Origin of sorted

1
First recorded in 1945–50; sort + -ed2

Other words from sorted

  • well-sorted, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for sorted

sorted

/ (ˈsɔːtɪd) slang /


interjection
  1. an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

adjective
  1. possessing the desired recreational drugs

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