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English noun: ordinate

1. ordinate (cognition) the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis


Broader (hypernym)Cartesian coordinate


English verb: ordinate

1. ordinate (social) appoint to a clerical posts


SamplesHe was ordained in the Church.


Synonymsconsecrate, ordain, order


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s somebody PP


Broader (hypernym)enthrone, invest, vest

2. ordinate (change) bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation


SamplesAlign the wheels of my car.
Ordinate similar parts.


Synonymsalign, coordinate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)adjust, correct, set


Narrower (hyponym)misalign









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