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Ordinate

/ˈɔːdənət/

The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

📖 Definitions of "Ordinate"

noun
  1. 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. 2

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

verb
  1. 1

    To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop

  2. 2

    To align a series of objects

adjective
  1. 1

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

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