abscissa

/æbˈsɪs.ə/

Meanings

noun

The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

Examples :

"In the graph, the abscissa, or x-coordinate, of the point (3, 5) is 3. "

noun

The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.

Examples :

"The abscissa on the graph showed the number of hours spent studying, while the vertical axis, or ordinate, showed the corresponding test scores. "

math space figure

Related Words

showed verb

/ˈʃoʊd/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

coordinate noun

/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/ /koʊˈɔːrdənət/

A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

"The coordinate of the house on the street map was 12B. "

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

ordinate noun

/ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/

The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

""In the graph, the ordinate of point A, which represents Mary's score on the y-axis, is 85." "

referred verb

/ɹɪˈfɜːd/ /ɹɪˈfɝd/

To direct the attention of.

"If you have a problem with your computer, the help desk will referred you to a specialist. "

vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

rectilinear adjective

/ˌrɛktɪˈlɪniər/ /ˌrɛktəˈlɪniər/

In a straight line.

"The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel."

cartesian adjective

/kɑrˈtiʒən/ /kɑrˈtiʃən/

Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.

"The engineer approached the problem with a Cartesian mindset, breaking it down into smaller, more manageable components before attempting to solve it. "

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."