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 | ||
Samples | He was ordained in the Church. | ||
Synonyms | consecrate, ordain, order | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | enthrone, invest, vest | ||
2. | ordinate (change) bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation | ||
Samples | Align the wheels of my car. Ordinate similar parts. | ||
Synonyms | align, coordinate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adjust, correct, set | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | misalign | ||