Definition of "ordinate"

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

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

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

(transitive) to align a series of objects  examples

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