x-axis


x–ax·is

noun \ˈeks-ˌak-səs\

Definition of X-AXIS

1
: the axis in a plane Cartesian coordinate system parallel to which abscissas are measured
2
: one of the three axes in a three-dimensional rectangular coordinate system

First Known Use of X-AXIS

1886

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