ordinate

Plural: ordinates

Noun

• The y-coordinate of a point in a system of coordinates.
• the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
• The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
• The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.

Verb

• appoint to a clerical posts
• bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
  • "ordinate similar parts"
• To align a series of objects.
• To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.

Adj

• arranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion.

Examples

• Players often use the board’s grid, like an ordinate system, to plan their moves.
• The point (3,2) has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.

Synonyms

align, consecrate, coordinate, ordain, order

Related Words

abscissa, coordinate, coordination, foreordination, inordinate, insubordination, ordain, order, ordinal, ordinance, ordinary, ordination, ordnance, ordo, postordination, preordination, reordination, subordinate, subordination, superordination

Anagrams of ordinate