ordinate

Definition of ordinate

Nouns

the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
Type of:
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

Verbs

appoint to a clerical posts
Synonyms:
consecrate, ordain, order
Type of:
enthrone, invest, vest
provide with power and authority
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
"ordinate similar parts"
Synonyms:
align, coordinate
Types:
misalign
align imperfectly or badly
Type of:
adjust, correct, set
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Vocabulary Lists for ordinate

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E.M. Forster's "A Passage to India" Chapters 1-10 »(537 words)
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o1-list »(39 words)
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Words that contain ordinate