abscissa

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/æbˈsɪs.ə/ English

Definitions

noun

The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.

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Synonyms

absciss ordinate sectant parameter term line of apsides coordinate space axis axial point origin coordinate axis subnormal base half space apastron

Associated

convergence perpendicular absolute vertical horizontal stress linear formula values

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