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x–axis
noun x–ax·is \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
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First Known Use of X-AXIS
1886
X-AXIS Defined for Kids
x–axis
noun x–ax·is \ˈeks-ˌak-səs\
Definition of X-AXIS for Kids
: a line of reference usually stretching horizontally on a graph
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