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abscissa

/æbˈsɪs.ə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.54 in modern English

Syllables
ab-scis-sa
IPA
/æbˈsɪs.ə/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

noun

The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.

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Etymology

By ellipsis from Latin [linea] abscissa, feminine of abscissus, perfect passive participle of abscindō (“cut off”). See abscind.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /æbˈsɪs.ə/

Inflected Forms

abscissas (plural) abscissae (plural) abscissæ (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

ordinate applicate

Synonyms

absciss

Questions

How do you pronounce abscissa?
The recorded pronunciation is /æbˈsɪs.ə/.
What does abscissa mean?
The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
Where does abscissa come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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