ordinate

Noun

ordinate (plural ordinates)

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

IPA/ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/

ordinate (third-person singular simple present ordinates, present participle ordinating, simple past and past participle ordinated)

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

   Synonyms:

   ordain

3. (archaic, transitive) To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.
4. (obsolete, transitive) To institute, establish; to ordain; to predestine.
5. (transitive) To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.

Adjective

ordinate (comparative more ordinate, superlative most ordinate)

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

   Synonyms:

   tidy, orderly, regular

2. (obsolete) Conforming to order or rule, ordered, regulated, regular, orderly.
   • ordinate power
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.
   • ordinate proportionality; ordinate proportion