noun🔗ShareThe second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.""In the graph, the ordinate of point A, which represents Mary's score on the y-axis, is 85." "mathtechnicalsystempointpositionnumberspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown."In the graph of our company's sales, the ordinate shows the revenue earned each month, while the abscissa shows the month. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop"The bishop will ordinate five new priests at the cathedral next Sunday. "religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo align a series of objects"The librarian carefully ordinates the books on the shelf by their call number. "actiontechnicalplanstructureorganizationmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareArranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion."The books on the shelf were arranged in an ordinate fashion, neatly organized by size and color. "structuresystemqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
