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Abscissa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In mathematics, abscissa (plural abscissae ) refers to the first element of an ordered pair. It is the first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coor...
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The abscissa is also known as the "x" coordinate of a point. The second coordinate, or "y" coordinate, is called the ordinate. ...
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IN MATH: 1. n. the first number, usually the x, in an ordered pair used to name a point. Ex. For any vertical line the abscissas are all the same. ... 1. State the abscissa for the point (3, 5.8). ... 2. Write the equation of a line in which the abscissa is always -4.
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Definition of abscissa in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of abscissa. Pronunciation of abscissa. Translations of abscissa. abscissa synonyms, abscissa antonyms. Information about abscissa in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... [New Latin (l nea) abscissa, (line) cut off, from Latin abscissa,
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Definition of abscissa from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "abscissa" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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Hutchinson encyclopedia article about abscissa. abscissa. Information about abscissa in the Hutchinson encyclopedia. ... The horizontal distance from the y-axis in coordinate geometry. In this diagram the abscissa is 4.
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