Ordinate

usgb/ˈɔːrdɪnət/
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.
Visual representation of "ordinate" - In mathematics, it is the second of a pair of numbers in an ordered pair.

Often appears as...

  • ordinate axis
  • ordinate and abscissa

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Graph Position

Relates to a point's vertical position on a graph, measured on the y-axis.

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Check the ordinate to find how high the ball went.
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Paired with Abscissa

Always used with an abscissa to locate points in a coordinate system.

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The ordinate is 5 when the abscissa is 3.
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Quadrants Reference

An ordinate's sign (+ or -) can determine the quadrant of a point.

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An ordinate of -2 places the point in the lower quadrants.
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