COORDINATE PAIR Meaning and
Definition
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A coordinate pair, also known as an ordered pair, is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry and mathematics in general. It refers to a pair of numbers or values that together represent the location or position of a point in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. In this system, each point is identified by two values: its horizontal position, called the x-coordinate, and its vertical position, called the y-coordinate.
The coordinate pair is expressed in the form (x, y), where x represents the distance along the x-axis from a reference point called the origin, and y represents the distance along the y-axis from the same origin. These values can be positive, negative, or even zero, depending on the location of the point relative to the origin.
The x-coordinate determines the position of the point on the horizontal axis, while the y-coordinate determines its position on the vertical axis. By combining the two values into a coordinate pair, the exact location of a point in the plane can be uniquely identified.
Coordinate pairs are used extensively in various fields, including mathematics, physics, computer science, geology, and geography, to study and represent the relationships between different objects or locations in space. They provide a convenient and universal way to pinpoint the position of a point with respect to a given reference frame or coordinate system.
Common Misspellings for COORDINATE PAIR
- xoordinate pair
- voordinate pair
- foordinate pair
- doordinate pair
- ciordinate pair
- ckordinate pair
- clordinate pair
- cpordinate pair
- c0ordinate pair
- c9ordinate pair
- coirdinate pair
- cokrdinate pair
- colrdinate pair
- coprdinate pair
- co0rdinate pair
- co9rdinate pair
- cooedinate pair
- cooddinate pair
- coofdinate pair
- cootdinate pair
Etymology of COORDINATE PAIR
The word "coordinate" comes from the Latin word "coordinatus", which means "arranged together". It is derived from the prefix "co-" meaning "together" and "ordinare" meaning "to arrange". The term "pair" comes from the Latin word "paria", which means "equals" or "couples". Therefore, the etymology of "coordinate pair" suggests that it refers to two values or points that are arranged together as equals or couples.
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