ordinate
To align a series of objectsTo align a series of objects.
» In the point (3, 5) on a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, 3 is the abscissa and 5 is the ordinate.
Meaning
5 senses(transitive)To align a series of objects.
(transitive, uncommon)To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.
(transitive)To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.
(archaic, transitive)To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.
(obsolete, transitive)To institute, establish; to ordain; to predestine.
- bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
- appoint to a clerical posts
Examples
2 sentencesIn the point (3, 5) on a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, 3 is the abscissa and 5 is the ordinate.
A quadrilateral with all positive abscissas but all negative ordinates would fall into quadrant IV of the Cartesian coordinate plane.
deEin Viereck mit lauter positiven Abszissen, aber negativen Ordinaten liegt in der kartesischen Koordinatenebene im IV. Quadranten. — Waldelfe
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Partly inherited from Middle English ordinat(e) (adjective and participle), partly directlPartly inherited from Middle English ordinat(e) (adjective and participle), partly directly borrowed from Latin ōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of ōrdinō, see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3). Doublet of ordain.
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Forms
ordinates, ordinating, ordinated, ordinatedSynonyms
5 synonyms- bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation:aligncoordinate
- appoint to a clerical posts:ordainconsecrateorder
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle