Definition of

Y Coordinate

the point (12,5) on a graph

The vertical value in a pair of coordinates. How far up or down the point is.

The Y Coordinate is always written second in an ordered pair of coordinates (x,y) such as (12,5).

In this example, the value "5" is the Y Coordinate.

Also called "Ordinate"

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