noun the plural form of abscissa, which is a coordinate measured along the horizontal axis in a Cartesian coordinate system
Abscissae are the x-coordinates of points on a graph or curve.
Abscissae are often used in scatter plots to represent the independent variable.
Abscissae are used in engineering drawings and diagrams to represent dimensions along the x-axis.
Abscissae can represent time in graphs showing the relationship between variables.
In mathematics and science writing, abscissae are often used to refer to the horizontal coordinates on a graph.
Psychologists may use abscissae when analyzing data or creating graphs to represent relationships between variables.
Engineers may use abscissae when plotting data points on graphs to visualize trends or patterns in their data.
Statisticians may use abscissae when conducting data analysis and creating visualizations to communicate their findings.