abscisse

[ab-sis]

abscisse Definition

the x-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, measured parallel to the horizontal axis.

Using abscisse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abscisse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The abscissa of point A is 3.

• Example

  The graph shows the relationship between the abscissa and the ordinate.

Phrases with abscisse

• ordinate and abscissa

  the vertical and horizontal axes of a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, respectively

  Example

  The point (2,3) has an ordinate of 3 and an abscissa of 2.

• abscissa axis

  the horizontal axis of a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system

  Example

  The abscissa axis is labeled with the values of the x-coordinates.

• abscissa scale

  a scale used to measure the values of the abscissa axis

  Example

  The abscissa scale on the graph ranges from 0 to 10.

Origins of abscisse

from French 'abscisse', from Latin 'abscissa' (participle of 'abscindere', meaning 'to cut off')

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Summary: abscisse in Brief

An 'abscisse' [ab-sis] is the x-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, measured parallel to the horizontal axis. It is commonly used in mathematics and physics to describe the position of a point on a graph. Phrases like 'ordinate and abscissa' and 'abscissa axis' use 'abscissa' in conjunction with other terms related to coordinate systems.