ordinate

Meanings

• Verb

  Arrange or place (things or people) in a particular order or position.

• Noun

  A point on a plane or in space, determined by its coordinates.

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Rhymes

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ornate , constate , mate , fate

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Variants

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ordinate , ordinates

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ordinare', meaning 'to arrange, to put in order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ordinate' is also used in the context of ordination, a religious ceremony in which a person is formally installed into a religious office.

2. The term 'ordinate' comes from the Latin word 'ordinare', which means 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'.

3. In mathematics, the x-coordinate is often referred to as the abscissa, and the y-coordinate is often referred to as the ordinate.

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1. Cartesian coordinate system: A two-dimensional coordinate system that uses perpendicular lines called axes, which are labeled mutually at right angles. The position of a point in a plane is determined by its coordinates, an ordered pair of numbers, each corresponding to a particular axis. The horizontal axis is usually labeled the x-axis, and the vertical axis is usually labeled the y-axis. In the context of the ordinate, it represents the y-coordinate of a point.

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In mathematics, the term 'ordinate' refers to the vertical coordinate in a Cartesian coordinate system. It is also used in various other fields, such as engineering and surveying, to denote a position or value in a particular order or arrangement.

How to Memorize "ordinate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine arranging objects in a particular order or position. For example, imagine lining up apples in a row or arranging books on a shelf.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ordinate' with the idea of arranging or organizing. For example, you could associate it with the word 'arrange' or 'order'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'ordinate'. For example, you could use the phrase 'Order Right' to remember that 'ordinate' means 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

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