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Is 'sorted ascendingly' a valid expression?

English Language & Usage Asked by dimid on May 8, 2021

Can I use this expression in the sense of ‘sorted in ascending order’? The context is programming: sorting a data-structure or results of a query.

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It may technically be an acceptable adverb formation, but it is terribly uncomfortable. I would stick with "sorted in ascending order", as it would be readily understood by a larger audience than "ascendingly". Use of "ascendingly" would likely cause unnecessary confusion in your target audience: "What did they just say?". This would distract from your message.

Correct answer by Corvus B on May 8, 2021

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