Koordinatensystem

coordinate system

noun koh-or-di-NAH-ten-zis-taym Rare

Usage Note

Koordinatensystem ist das mathematische Referenzrahmenwerk, das Punkte im Raum durch Zahlenpaare oder -tripel beschreibt. Das kartesische System (x, y) ist das bekannteste; daneben gibt es polare und dreidimensionale Systeme.

Examples

"Zeichnen Sie den Punkt (3, -2) in das Koordinatensystem ein."

Natural Translation

Plot the point (3, -2) in the coordinate system.

Literal Translation

Draw the point (3, -2) into the coordinate system.

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