word
abscissa
ab-SIS-uh
æbˈsɪsəListen
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Syllable breakdown
abscissa
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Dictionary meaning
The horizontal coordinate (x-value) in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.
History and origin
Latin — 'linea abscissa' (a line cut off).
Examples
- To plot the point, locate the abscissa on the x-axis and the ordinate on the y-axis.
Common mispronunciations
ab-SY-suhAB-sis-uh
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