presorted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪˈsɔːrtəd/
KK: /priˈsɔrtəd/
adjective
Definition
Referring to items that have been organized or arranged in a specific order before being sent or processed.
Example
The presorted mail was delivered more quickly than regular mail.
Conversation
Did you see how they delivered the mail so quickly today?
Yeah, I heard it was because it was presorted before shipping.
That makes so much sense!
Right? It really speeds up the whole process.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sorted
arranged
classified
Antonyms
disordered
mixed
unsorted
verb
Definition
To have sorted items into specific categories or groups before they are sent or processed.
Example
The documents were presorted to make the filing process easier.
Tense Forms
Past: presorted
Past Participle: presorted
Conversation
Did you see the package I presorted for shipping?
Yeah, I noticed it was all organized by size.
I thought it would save time when they pick it up.
Root Explanation
Presorted → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "sort" (from Old French *sortir*, meaning to arrange or classify) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "presorted" means arranged or classified beforehand.
Memory Tip
Think of sorting things 'before' ('pre-') they are needed — that's why presorted means they are already arranged.
Visually Confused Words
retorted
resorter
sorted
resort
ported