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

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King