Abscissa

Abscissa

Abscissa is a term in rectangular coordinates referring to the horizontal distance of any point from the vertical axis.

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Automotive; Automobile

For rectilineal axes of coordinates, the distance of a point from the axis of ordinates measured in a direction parallel to the axis of abscissae, which is usually horizontal. The ...

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Real estate; Corporate

One coordinate that is used to determine the position of points in the plane - the second is the ordinate.

abscissa

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. The independent variable in a function. 2. The axis (usually horizontal) on the graph of a function that indicates the independent variable.

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Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The horizontal axis of a graph. cf ordinate.

abscissa

Psychology; Behavior analysis

The horizontal or x-axis on a graph. In applied behavior analysis, the abscissa usually depicts successive trials or the passage of time, such as days.

Bridge of Sighs

Architecture; Bridges

The Bridge of Sighs is a bridge in Venice, Italy. It connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace and its name comes from Lord Byron describing that ...

The Humber Bridge

Architecture; Bridges

The Humber Bridge is a suspension bridge with the north tower sited on the high water line and the south tower founded in shallow water 500m from the shore. On the north bank, a ...

Brooklyn Bridge

Architecture; Bridges

The Brooklyn Bridge, highly recognizable landmark and cultural icon, was the dream of John A. Roebling, the inventor of wire cable and an accomplished bridge builder. Designed in ...

The Golden Gate Bridge

Architecture; Bridges

Initial plans for the Golden Gate Bridge showed a bulky cantilever-type structure which bears little resemblance to the final graceful design. Fortunately, the project evolved ...

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

Architecture; Bridges

The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, connecting Kobe on the mainland with Awaji on Awaji Island, is a huge three-span cable-stayed bridge some 3910 meters in total length with a center span ...

The Sydney Harbour Bridge

Architecture; Bridges

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened on March 19th 1932 after six years of construction. Made of steel the bridge contains 6 million hand driven rivets. The surface area that ...

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