Abscissa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æbˈsɪs.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abscissa is a noun meaning (geometry) The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.
Meaning
(geometry) The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.
More Meanings
- (geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
Example Sentences
The point (3,2) has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.
Word Forms
- abscissas
- abscissae
Synonyms for abscissa
Depending on context, synonyms include absciss.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include absciss, ordinate, sectant, parameter, term, coordinate.
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