orderedtree

noun
UK /ˈɔːdəd triː/
US /ˈɔːrdərd triː/

A tree shape where the branches are always kept in a special order.

The teacher drew an ordered tree to show how the numbers are sorted.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, a tree data structure where the children of each node have a fixed order.

The program stores the folders in an ordered tree so they always appear the same way.

3. A family tree whose members are listed in a set sequence, such as by age.

Our ordered tree lists the cousins from oldest to youngest.

4. A diagram in math where items are placed in a planned sequence along the branches.

She used an ordered tree to sort the shapes by size and color.