Cartesian coordinate system

Definitions of Cartesian coordinate system
  1. noun
    a coordinate system for which the coordinates of a point are its distances from a set perpendicular lines that intersect at the origin of the system
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    coordinate system, frame of reference, reference frame, reference system
    a system that uses coordinates to establish position
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