Ordinate
/ˈɔːrdɪnət/
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.
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