definition of
ordinate

[1] #1 ordinate n. the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis. wn

[2] #2 ordinate v. [ordain, consecrate, order] appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church". wn

[3] #3 ordinate v. [align, coordinate] bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts". wn