Associations to the word «Ordinate»

Wiktionary

ORDINATE, noun. (mathematics) the value of a coordinate on the vertical (Y) axis
ORDINATE, verb. (transitive) to ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop
ORDINATE, verb. (transitive) to align a series of objects
ORDINATE, adjective. Arranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion.

Dictionary definition

ORDINATE, noun. The value of a coordinate on the vertical axis.
ORDINATE, verb. Appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church".
ORDINATE, verb. Bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca