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y–axis
noun y–ax·is \ˈwī-ˌak-səs\
Definition of Y-AXIS
1
: the axis of a plane Cartesian coordinate system parallel to which ordinates are measured
2
: one of the three axes in a three-dimensional rectangular coordinate system
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First Known Use of Y-AXIS
1875
Y-AXIS Defined for Kids
y–axis
noun y–ax·is \ˈwī-ˌak-ˌsəs\
Definition of Y-AXIS for Kids
: a line of reference usually stretching vertically on a graph
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