noun

coordinate

One of a set of numbers that locate a point.

The coordinate locates one dimension of the plotted point.

Etymology

Latin co- and ordo connect the word with ordering together. Coordinates work together within a shared system, each number contributing to the location of a point.

More examples

She entered both coordinates.
The map gives the coordinates of the station.
Check the second coordinate carefully.

Forms

coordinate · coordinates

Similar words

position: Position is the location itself rather than one numerical component.
ordinate: Ordinate usually names the vertical coordinate.