Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
x-axis
noun
/ɛks ˈæksɪs/
Definition
The x-axis is the horizontal line in a Cartesian coordinate system that represents the independent variable.
Examples
- The graph shows the relationship between time and distance, with time plotted along the x-axis.
- In the equation y = 2x, the variable x represents values on the x-axis.
- When creating a scatter plot, each point’s x-coordinate indicates its position on the x-axis.
Meaning
In mathematics and science, the x-axis is commonly used to plot values and visualize the relationship between two variables in a graph.
Synonyms
- horizontal axis
- abscissa
- ordinate (in some contexts)
