Ordinate
noun
In mathematics, it is the second of a pair of numbers in an ordered pair.
The point in a graph is defined by two coordinates, the abscissa and the ordinate.
Often appears as...
- ordinate axis
- ordinate and abscissa
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Something arranged in order, or following a specific sequence or order.
He conducted the project in an ordinate manner.
Often appears as...
- ordinate sequence
- ordinate manner
noun
In mathematics, it is the second of a pair of numbers in an ordered pair.
The point in a graph is defined by two coordinates, the abscissa and the ordinate.
Often appears as...
- ordinate axis
- ordinate and abscissa
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Something arranged in order, or following a specific sequence or order.
He conducted the project in an ordinate manner.
Often appears as...
- ordinate sequence
- ordinate manner
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Graph Position
Relates to a point's vertical position on a graph, measured on the y-axis.
Check the ordinate to find how high the ball went.
Pro Tip 2/3Paired with Abscissa
Always used with an abscissa to locate points in a coordinate system.
The ordinate is 5 when the abscissa is 3.
Pro Tip 3/3Quadrants Reference
An ordinate's sign (+ or -) can determine the quadrant of a point.
An ordinate of -2 places the point in the lower quadrants.
Pro Tip 1/3Graph Position
Relates to a point's vertical position on a graph, measured on the y-axis.
Check the ordinate to find how high the ball went.
Pro Tip 2/3Paired with Abscissa
Always used with an abscissa to locate points in a coordinate system.
The ordinate is 5 when the abscissa is 3.
Pro Tip 3/3Quadrants Reference
An ordinate's sign (+ or -) can determine the quadrant of a point.
An ordinate of -2 places the point in the lower quadrants.
Pro Tip 1/3Graph Position
Relates to a point's vertical position on a graph, measured on the y-axis.
Check the ordinate to find how high the ball went.
Pro Tip 2/3Paired with Abscissa
Always used with an abscissa to locate points in a coordinate system.
The ordinate is 5 when the abscissa is 3.
Pro Tip 3/3Quadrants Reference
An ordinate's sign (+ or -) can determine the quadrant of a point.
An ordinate of -2 places the point in the lower quadrants.
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