Difference between Ordain and Ordinate

What is the difference between Ordain and Ordinate?

Ordain as a verb is to prearrange unalterably while Ordinate as a verb is to ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop

Ordain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to prearrange unalterably to decree to admit into the ministry of the Christian church to authorize as a rabbi to predestine

Ordinate

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the value of a coordinate on the vertical (Y) axis

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishopto align a series of objects

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: arranged regularly in rows

We hope you now know whether to use Ordain or Ordinate in your sentence.

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