orderedcouple
nounUK /ˈɔːdəd ˈkʌpəl/
US /ˈɔːrdərd ˈkʌpəl/
Two things that go together in a special order where the first one matters.
In math class, we learned that (3, 5) is an ordered couple because (5, 3) is different.
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2. A pair of numbers written in a fixed order, often used to show a point on a grid.
The ordered couple (2, 4) tells you to go right 2 and up 4.
3. Two people or items arranged in a specific sequence.
The ordered couple of dancers stood first and second in line.
4. In computing, two linked values kept in a set order.
The program stored the name and age as an ordered couple.