'ordinate' definitions:
Definition of 'ordinate'
From: WordNet
noun
The value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
verb
Appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church" [syn: ordain, consecrate, ordinate, order]
verb
Bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts" [syn: align, ordinate, coordinate]