coordinate plane

English

Etymology

Compound of coordinate +‎ plane.

Noun

coordinate plane (plural coordinate planes)

  1. (mathematics) A Euclidean plane with a system of coordinates.

Usage notes

Although the coordinates of a coordinate plane are typically indicated along two orthogonal axes to indicate rectangular coordinates, other coordinate systems exist, such as polar coordinates.

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