ordinate

or·di·nate  (ôrdn-t, -t)

adj.

Arranged in regular rows, as the spots on the wings of an insect.

n.

Symbol y The plane Cartesian coordinate representing the distance from a specified point to the x-axis, measured parallel to the y-axis.

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[Middle English, properly ordered, from Latin rdintus, past participle of rdinre, to set in order, from rd, rdin-, order; see ar- in Indo-European roots.]

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ordinate

Noun

Maths the vertical coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of coordinates [Latin ordinare to arrange in order]

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ordinate  (ôrdn-t)

The distance of a point from the x-axis on a graph in the Cartesian coordinate system. It is measured parallel to the y-axis. For example, a point having coordinates (2,3) has 3 as its ordinate. Compare abscissa.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ordinate - the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis Cartesian coordinate - one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes
Verb	1.	ordinate - appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church" consecrate, ordain, order enthrone, vest, invest - provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights"
	2.	ordinate - bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts" align, coordinate adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" misalign - align imperfectly or badly; "the elements of the turbine were misaligned"