TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

ABSCISSE [2 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2014-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

The position on a rectangular coordinate system representing the distance of a point from the y axis as measured along a line parallel to the x axis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Infographie
DEF

Coordonnée horizontale qui permet de déterminer, avec la coordonnée verticale (ordonnée), la position d'un point dans un plan.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas
  • Matemáticas para computación
  • Gráficos de computadora
DEF

Eje horizontal de un eje de coordenadas, en el que se representa la variable independiente.

OBS

abscisa: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

Save record 1

Record 2 2003-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
  • Land Forces
DEF

The horizontal co-ordinate used to express the distance eastwards from a reference line running north-south on a gridded plan. Used in conjunction with the vertical co-ordinate, called northing, it defines the location of a point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Forces terrestres
DEF

Coordonnée horizontale exprimant la distance à l'est d'une ligne d'origine nord-sud sur un plan quadrillé. Avec la coordonnée verticale appelée ordonnée, elle définit la position d'un point.

OBS

abscisse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
  • Ejército de tierra
Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: