Cartesian coordinates: Meaning and Definition of

Carte'sian coor'dinates

Pronunciation: [key]
— Math. Math.
  1. a system of coordinates for locating a point on a planeby its distance from each of two intersecting lines, or in space by its distance from each of three planes intersecting at a point.
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