abscissa
nounfemininetécnico/ɐbˈsisɐ/low
ab·cis·sa
Definition
In a Cartesian coordinate system, the horizontal coordinate, usually represented by the x-axis.
To locate the point, it is necessary to know its abscissa and its ordinate.
The graph shows the temperature variation as a function of the abscissa, which represents time.
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Common collocations
x-axisabscissa valueabscissa and ordinate
Etymology
Do latim 'abscissa' (linha) ' (linha) cortada', particípio passado feminino de 'abscindere' (cortar).