ordinate.
The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
Meaning & usage
The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
The point (3,2) has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.
The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.
Where this word comes from
Partly 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. Sense 5 of the verb is from a back-formation from ordination.
To align a series of objects.
To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.
To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.
To institute, establish; to ordain; to predestine.
To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.
past participle of ordinate
Where this word comes from
Partly 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. Sense 5 of the verb is from a back-formation from ordination.
Observant of order, keeping within set limits; moderate, temperate
Conforming to order or rule, ordered, regulated, regular, orderly.
ordinate power
Arranged regularly in a row or rows.
Of a figure: having all its sides and angles equal.
Relating to an ordered series of ratios.
ordinate proportionality; ordinate proportion
Where this word comes from
Partly 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. Sense 5 of the verb is from a back-formation from ordination.
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