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 graphing, the ordinates represent the vertical distance of points from the x-axis, showing how high or low each point is. "mathtechnicalsystempointspaceChat 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 showing the children's heights, the ordinates represent each child's height in centimeters. "mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop"The church will ordinate him as a priest next Sunday. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo align a series of objects"The event planner ordinates the chairs in neat rows before the wedding ceremony begins. "actionprocessorganizationsystemtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
