Sort

Definition

The term "sort" refers to a category or type of things with shared characteristics (noun) or the act of arranging or organizing items systematically (verb).

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /sɔɹt/
• Respelling: sort

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /sɔːt/
• Respelling: sawt

Etymology

The word "sort" originates from Middle English "sorte," derived from Old French "sorte," meaning "kind, category, or destiny." It traces back to Latin "sors," meaning "lot or share."

Derivatives

• Sorter (noun)
• Sorted (verb, past tense)
• Sorting (noun/verb)
• Resort (verb, meaning to turn to)
• Unsorted (adjective)

Synonyms

• Type
• Category
• Class

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "sort" is used to classify or arrange items or describe a specific type. For example, "What sort of book do you like?" (noun) or "She sorted the files by date" (verb).

Related Terms

• Arrange: To organize items systematically.
• Classify: To categorize items based on shared characteristics.
• Order: To organize items in a specific sequence.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A category or type of things: Refers to a group with similar characteristics.
  • Example: "This sort of weather makes me sleepy."

Verb

• To arrange systematically: Refers to organizing items into categories or order.
  • Example: "She sorted the laundry by color."
• To resolve or fix: Informally refers to addressing or settling a problem.
  • Example: "We need to sort this issue out quickly."