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ordinate
/ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/
verb 5adj 5noun 2
Collocations
1ORDINATE + NOUN
proportion, proportionality
Definitions
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.
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.
verb
1
To align a series of objects.
2
To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.
3
To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.
4
To institute, establish; to ordain; to predestine.
5
To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.
adj
1
Observant of order, keeping within set limits; moderate, temperate
2
Conforming to order or rule, ordered, regulated, regular, orderly.
ordinate power
3
Arranged regularly in a row or rows.
4
Of a figure: having all its sides and angles equal.
5
Relating to an ordered series of ratios.
ordinate proportionality; ordinate proportion
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordin
verb — appoint to a clerical posts
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Coordinate term: abscissa
Wiktionary02
The point (3,2) has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.
Wiktionary03
ordinate power
Wiktionary04
ordinate proportionality; ordinate proportion
Wiktionary05
In the point (3, 5) on a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, 3 is the abscissa and 5 is the ordinate.
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