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"Oriented" vs. "Orientated""orientated"

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Oriented "Oriented" vs. Orientated"Orientated"

Can anyone enlighten me as toWhat are the origins of the word "orientated".orientated?

As far as I know, the correct spelling is "oriented"oriented and that "orientated"orientated is not an alternative spelling but an error that is in common use.

Is it for example more commonly used in a certain country or by a certain people? Is there a reason for people choosing to say or write "orientated"orientated instead of "oriented".oriented?

Oriented vs. Orientated

Can anyone enlighten me as to the origins of the word "orientated".

As far as I know the correct spelling is "oriented" and that "orientated" is not an alternative spelling but an error that is in common use.

Is it for example more commonly used in a certain country or by a certain people? Is there a reason for people choosing to say or write "orientated" instead of "oriented".

"Oriented" vs. "Orientated"

What are the origins of the word orientated?

As far as I know, the correct spelling is oriented and orientated is not an alternative spelling but an error that is in common use.

Is it for example more commonly used in a certain country or by a certain people? Is there a reason for people choosing to say or write orientated instead of oriented?

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