HeyRuaHow to say “abscissa” in Irish
- Irish:
- aibsíse
- English:
- abscissa
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AB-sheesh-uh” /ˈabʲʃiːʃə/
- Plural:
- aibsísí (abscissas)
- Genitive singular:
- aibsíse, na haibsíse (e.g. luach na haibsíse, value of the abscissa)
- Genitive plural:
- aibsísí, na n-aibsísí (e.g. suim na n-aibsísí, sum of the abscissas)
What does “aibsíse” mean?
- abscissa
- In coordinate geometry, the horizontal coordinate of a point, measured along the x-axis.Also: x-coordinate, horizontal coordinate.
“Aibsíse” with the article
The plural of abscissa in Irish is aibsísí. Here is aibsíse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aibsíse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aibsíse, the Irish word for abscissa.
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Abscissa in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abscissa?
The Irish for abscissa is aibsíse (pronounced “AB-sheesh-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aibsísí.
How do you pronounce aibsíse in Irish?
Aibsíse is said like “AB-sheesh-uh” (IPA /ˈabʲʃiːʃə/).
What is the plural of abscissa in Irish?
The plural of aibsíse is aibsísí; with the article, na haibsísí means “the abscissas”. The genitive plural is aibsísí, as in suim na n-aibsísí (sum of the abscissas).
Why does aibsíse sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aibsíse (the abscissa), a haibsíse (her abscissa), a n-aibsíse (their abscissa), na haibsísí (the abscissas).
What is the counterpart of 'aibsíse'?
The vertical coordinate is 'ordanáid' (ordinate); together they are 'comhordanáidí' (coordinates).
