y-axis


y–ax·is

noun \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

First Known Use of Y-AXIS

1875

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