HyperDic: ordinate

English > 3 senses of the word ordinate:
NOUNcognitionordinatethe value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
VERBsocialordinate, ordain, consecrate, orderappoint to a clerical posts
changeordinate, align, coordinatebring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
English > ordinate: 3 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe value of a coordinate on the vertical axis.
BroaderCartesian coordinateOne of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively
Spanishordenada
Catalanordenada
English > ordinate: 3 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningappoint to a clerical posts.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody PP
Synonymsordain, consecrate, order
Broaderinvest, vest, enthroneProvide with power and authority
Spanishconsagrar, ordenar
Catalanordenar
English > ordinate: 3 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningBring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example "ordinate similar parts"
Synonymsalign, coordinate
Narrowermisalignalign imperfectly or badly
Broaderadjust, set, correctalter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Spanishalinear, coordinar
Catalancoordinar

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