Definition of ordinate in English:

ordinate

noun ˈɔːdɪnətˈɔrd(ə)nət

Mathematics

A straight line from any point drawn parallel to one coordinate axis and meeting the other, especially a coordinate measured parallel to the vertical.
〔数〕纵坐标。比较ABSCISSA
Compare with abscissa
Example sentencesExamples
- The ordinate indicates additive effects on each trait estimated by interval mapping.
- Note that in C and D the abscissa and ordinate are swapped for presentation.
- The ordinate represents yearly expenditures on a constant dollar basis.
- The negative and positive signs on the ordinate mean, respectively, underestimation and overestimation of the expected values.
- Time in minutes is plotted along the abscissa and the cumulative number of responses is plotted on the ordinate.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin linea ordinata applicata 'line applied parallel', from ordinare 'put in order'.

Definition of ordinate in US English:

ordinate

nounˈôrd(ə)nətˈɔrd(ə)nət

Mathematics

(in a system of coordinates) the y-coordinate, representing the distance from a point to the horizontal or x-axis measured parallel to the vertical or y-axis.
Example sentencesExamples
- The negative and positive signs on the ordinate mean, respectively, underestimation and overestimation of the expected values.
- Time in minutes is plotted along the abscissa and the cumulative number of responses is plotted on the ordinate.
- The ordinate indicates additive effects on each trait estimated by interval mapping.
- Note that in C and D the abscissa and ordinate are swapped for presentation.
- The ordinate represents yearly expenditures on a constant dollar basis.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin linea ordinata applicata ‘line applied parallel’, from ordinare ‘put in order’.

单词	ordinate
释义	Definition of ordinate in English: ordinate noun ˈɔːdɪnətˈɔrd(ə)nət Mathematics A straight line from any point drawn parallel to one coordinate axis and meeting the other, especially a coordinate measured parallel to the vertical. 〔数〕纵坐标。比较ABSCISSA Compare with abscissa Example sentencesExamples The ordinate indicates additive effects on each trait estimated by interval mapping. Note that in C and D the abscissa and ordinate are swapped for presentation. The ordinate represents yearly expenditures on a constant dollar basis. The negative and positive signs on the ordinate mean, respectively, underestimation and overestimation of the expected values. Time in minutes is plotted along the abscissa and the cumulative number of responses is plotted on the ordinate. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin linea ordinata applicata 'line applied parallel', from ordinare 'put in order'. Definition of ordinate in US English: ordinate nounˈôrd(ə)nətˈɔrd(ə)nət Mathematics (in a system of coordinates) the y-coordinate, representing the distance from a point to the horizontal or x-axis measured parallel to the vertical or y-axis. Example sentencesExamples The negative and positive signs on the ordinate mean, respectively, underestimation and overestimation of the expected values. Time in minutes is plotted along the abscissa and the cumulative number of responses is plotted on the ordinate. The ordinate indicates additive effects on each trait estimated by interval mapping. Note that in C and D the abscissa and ordinate are swapped for presentation. The ordinate represents yearly expenditures on a constant dollar basis. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin linea ordinata applicata ‘line applied parallel’, from ordinare ‘put in order’.
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