ordinate

Meaning

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. (transitive) To align a series of objects.
2. (transitive, uncommon) To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.

Adj

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

Synonyms

ordain

align

consecrate

coordinate

order

y-coordinate

stereotype

stratify

dedicate

grade

group

hallow

inaugurate

marry

miter

offset

bracket

wed

pigeonhole

place

relegate

splice

stamp

catalog

categorize

classify

confer

Translations

ordonnée

Ordinate

ordenada

y-as

ordenar

düzenli

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ordino, ordinatus. Doublet of ordain.