reorient vs orient
orient vs reorientreorient is not a noun while orient is a noun.
reorient and orient both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reorient | No | No | Yes | No |
| orient | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
orient is a hypernym of
reorient; that is, orient is a
word with a broader meaning than reorient:
- reorient: orient once again, after a disorientation
- orient: determine one's position with reference to another point
Other hypernyms of reorient include
orientate.
| reorient (noun) | orient (noun) |
|---|---|
| the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia |
| reorient (verb) | orient (verb) |
|---|---|
| set or arrange in a new or different determinate position | adjust to a specific need or market |
| cause to turn | familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances |
| orient once again, after a disorientation | determine one's position with reference to another point |
| be oriented | |
| cause to point |
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