abscissa in German

abscissa in German is Abszisse, Rechtsachse — abscissa means in a system of coordinate axes, the value that fixes a point's horizontal position, usually its x-coordinate.

abscissa in German

Abszisse

noun

(geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

Rechtsachse

noun

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

What does "abscissa" mean?

noun In a system of coordinate axes, the value that fixes a point's horizontal position, usually its x-coordinate.
"The abscissa of the point tells you how far it sits from the vertical axis."
noun The horizontal axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, along which the abscissa value is measured.
"Time was marked along the abscissa, with temperature rising up the other axis."

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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abscissa in a sentence

The abscissa of the point tells you how far it sits from the vertical axis.
To find the coordinates, read off the abscissa before the ordinate.
Time was marked along the abscissa, with temperature rising up the other axis.
She labeled the abscissa in years so the trend was easy to follow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abscissa" in German?

"abscissa" in German is Abszisse, Rechtsachse. abscissa means: In a system of coordinate axes, the value that fixes a point's horizontal position, usually its x-coordinate.

How do you use "abscissa" in a sentence?

Example: "The abscissa of the point tells you how far it sits from the vertical axis." In German, "abscissa" is Abszisse, Rechtsachse.

Are there other ways to say "abscissa" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "abscissa": Abszisse, Rechtsachse.

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