English edit

Etymology edit

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

Verb edit

orienate

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

Usage notes edit

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

Synonyms edit