noun a term used in mathematics to refer to the x-coordinate of a point on a graph or coordinate plane
In mathematics, an absciss is the x-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional coordinate system.
In physics, absciss is used in graphs and charts to represent the independent variable.
In geometry, absciss refers to the horizontal distance of a point from the y-axis.
In the field of mathematics, a writer may use the term 'absciss' when discussing Cartesian coordinates and plotting points on a graph.
A psychologist may use 'absciss' when analyzing data on a graph related to a study or research project.
Engineers may use 'absciss' when designing and analyzing various structures or systems that involve plotting points on a graph.
Statisticians may use 'absciss' when conducting data analysis and visualizing data using graphs and charts.