Abscissa vs. Ordinate

Abscissanoun

(geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

Abscissanoun

(geometry) The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.

Abscissanoun

One of the elements of reference by which a point, as of a curve, is referred to a system of fixed rectilineal coördinate axes.

Abscissanoun

the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis

Ordinatenoun

(geometry) The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

Ordinatenoun

(geometry) The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.

Ordinateverb

(transitive) to ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop

Ordinateverb

(transitive) to align a series of objects

Ordinateadjective

arranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion.

Ordinateadjective

Well-ordered; orderly; regular; methodical.

Ordinatenoun

The distance of any point in a curve or a straight line, measured on a line called the axis of ordinates or on a line parallel to it, from another line called the axis of abscissas, on which the corresponding abscissa of the point is measured.

Ordinateverb

To appoint, to regulate; to harmonize.

Ordinatenoun

the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis

Ordinateverb

appoint to a clerical posts;

Ordinateverb

bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation;