ordinate — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

   Broader terms

   coordinate

   Examples

   Coordinate term: abscissa

   The point (3,2) has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.

2. The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.

   Broader terms

   axis

Verb

1. To align a series of objects.

   Usage

   • Transitive

2. To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.

   Usage

   • Transitive
   • Uncommon

   Synonyms

   ordain

3. To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • Transitive

4. To institute, establish; to ordain; to predestine.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Transitive

5. To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.

   Usage

   • Transitive

Adjective

1. Observant of order, keeping within set limits; moderate, temperate

   Usage

   • Rare
   • after the 17th c.
   • of someone

   Synonyms

   tidyorderlyregular

2. Conforming to order or rule, ordered, regulated, regular, orderly.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • of things

   Examples

   ordinate power

3. Arranged regularly in a row or rows.

   Usage

   • Rare

4. Of a figure: having all its sides and angles equal.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

5. Relating to an ordered series of ratios.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • in Euclid translations

   Examples

   ordinate proportionality; ordinate proportion

Noun

1. the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis

   Broader terms

   Cartesian coordinate

Verb

1. appoint to a clerical posts

   Synonyms

   ordainconsecrateorder

   Broader terms

   investvestenthrone

   Examples

   he was ordained in the Church

2. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation

   Synonyms

   aligncoordinate

   Broader terms

   adjustsetcorrect

   Examples

   align the wheels of my car

   ordinate similar parts