Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abscisse
Noun
æbˈsɪs
Definition
The x-coordinate in a Cartesian coordinate system, representing the horizontal distance from the vertical axis.
Examples
- The abscisse of the point (3, 5) is 3.
- To find the abscisse of a point on a graph, look for its horizontal distance from the y-axis.
Meaning
In mathematics, specifically in geometry and graphing, the term ‘abscisse’ refers to the horizontal value on a two-dimensional graph that indicates the position of a point relative to the vertical axis.
Synonyms
- x-coordinate
- horizontal coordinate
