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单词 ordinate
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Definition of ordinate in English:

ordinate

noun ˈɔːdɪnətˈɔrd(ə)nət
Mathematics
  • A straight line from any point drawn parallel to one coordinate axis and meeting the other, especially a coordinate measured parallel to the vertical.

    〔数〕纵坐标。比较ABSCISSA

    Compare with abscissa
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ordinate indicates additive effects on each trait estimated by interval mapping.
    • Note that in C and D the abscissa and ordinate are swapped for presentation.
    • The ordinate represents yearly expenditures on a constant dollar basis.
    • The negative and positive signs on the ordinate mean, respectively, underestimation and overestimation of the expected values.
    • Time in minutes is plotted along the abscissa and the cumulative number of responses is plotted on the ordinate.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin linea ordinata applicata 'line applied parallel', from ordinare 'put in order'.

Definition of ordinate in US English:

ordinate

nounˈôrd(ə)nətˈɔrd(ə)nət
Mathematics
  • (in a system of coordinates) the y-coordinate, representing the distance from a point to the horizontal or x-axis measured parallel to the vertical or y-axis.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The negative and positive signs on the ordinate mean, respectively, underestimation and overestimation of the expected values.
    • Time in minutes is plotted along the abscissa and the cumulative number of responses is plotted on the ordinate.
    • The ordinate indicates additive effects on each trait estimated by interval mapping.
    • Note that in C and D the abscissa and ordinate are swapped for presentation.
    • The ordinate represents yearly expenditures on a constant dollar basis.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin linea ordinata applicata ‘line applied parallel’, from ordinare ‘put in order’.

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