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ordinate

/ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/

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

Examples :

""In the graph, the ordinate of point A, which represents Mary's score on the y-axis, is 85." "
math technical system point position number space

Related Words

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration coordinate

coordinate noun

/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/ /koʊˈɔːrdənət/

A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

"The coordinate of the house on the street map was 12B. "

Illustration regularly

regularly adverb

/ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/

With constant frequency or pattern.

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

Illustration ordinates

ordinates noun

/ˈɔːrdɪnəts/ /ˈɔːrdənəts/

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

"In graphing, the ordinates represent the vertical distance of points from the x-axis, showing how high or low each point is. "

Illustration consecrate

consecrate verb

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/

To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

"The family consecrated the new dining room table, believing it would be a place for joyful gatherings. "

Illustration represents

represents verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ /rɛprəˈzɛnts/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's view of the city skyline. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration organized

organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

Illustration rectilinear

rectilinear adjective

/ˌrɛktɪˈlɪniər/ /ˌrɛktəˈlɪniər/

In a straight line.

"The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel."

Illustration cartesian

cartesian adjective

/kɑrˈtiʒən/ /kɑrˈtiʃən/

Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.

"The engineer approached the problem with a Cartesian mindset, breaking it down into smaller, more manageable components before attempting to solve it. "

Illustration cathedral

cathedral adjective

/kəˈθiː.dɹəl/

Relating to the throne or the see of a bishop.

"The cathedral chapter of the school held a special meeting to discuss the new bishop's plans. "

Illustration librarian

librarian noun

/laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/

The keeper, manager of a library.

"The librarian helped my son find the book he needed for his school project. "