Ordinate vs. Abscissa
Difference Between Ordinate and Abscissa
Ordinatenoun
(geometry) The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
The point has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.Abscissanoun
(geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
The point has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.Ordinatenoun
(geometry) The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.
Abscissanoun
(geometry) The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.
Ordinateverb
(transitive) to ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop
Abscissanoun
the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
Ordinateverb
(transitive) to align a series of objects
Ordinateadjective
arranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion.
Ordinatenoun
the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
Ordinateverb
appoint to a clerical posts;
he was ordained in the ChurchOrdinateverb
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation;
align the wheels of my carordinate similar parts
