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ordinate

/ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/

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What does ordinate mean?

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

verb

  1. To align a series of objects.
More meanings (10)

verb

  1. To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.
  2. To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.
  3. (archaic) To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.
  4. (obsolete) To institute, establish; to ordain; to predestine.
  5. (obsolete) past participle of ordinate

adjective

  1. (rare) Observant of order, keeping within set limits; moderate, temperate
  2. (obsolete) Conforming to order or rule, ordered, regulated, regular, orderly.
  3. (rare) Arranged regularly in a row or rows.
  4. (obsolete) Of a figure: having all its sides and angles equal.
  5. (obsolete) Relating to an ordered series of ratios.
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