ordinate
pronunciation
How to pronounce ordinate in British English:
UK [ˈɔ:dɪnət]
How to pronounce ordinate in American English:
US [ˈɔrdɪnət]
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- Noun:
- the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
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- Verb:
- appoint to a clerical posts
- bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
Word Origin
- ordinate (adj.)
- late 14c., from Latin ordinatus, past participle of ordinare "arrange, set in order" (see ordain). Related: Ordinately.
- ordinate (v.)
- 1560s, from Latin ordinatus, past participle of ordinare "arrange, set in order" (see ordain). Related: Ordinated; ordinating.
Example
- 1. The limit occurs when the ordinate deviates appreciably from unity .
- 2. Abscissa represents analyzing time of chromatogram and ordinate shows height of chromatogram peak ; the solvent peak is the first .
- 3. Both need to co - ordinate strategic reserves with international partners to cope with shocks .
- 4. Other institutions and processes fared little better in trying to co - ordinate .
- 5. Ordinate the properties marketing & sales in china .