y-coordinate
|y---co---or---di---nate|
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/waɪ kəˈɔrdɪˌneɪt/
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/waɪ kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/
(coordinate)
arrange together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coordinate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coordinare,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'ordinare' meant 'to arrange.'
Historical Evolution
'coordinare' transformed into the French word 'coordonner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coordinate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a set of values that show an exact position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the vertical value in a pair of coordinates. It shows how far up or down a point is on a graph.
In the point (3, 5), the y-coordinate is 5.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 05:05