vertical axis
[/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈæksɪs/]
nounpl: vertical axes
eixo vertical
1. A line or reference line that runs perpendicular to the horizon, extending upward and downward from a central point, typically used in mathematics, engineering, and science to represent the y-coordinate in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.
In a standard graph, the vertical axis represents the dependent variable.
Em um gráfico padrão, o eixo vertical representa a variável dependente.
2. An imaginary or physical line around which something rotates or is symmetrically arranged.
The vertical axis of the spinning top determines its stability.
O eixo vertical do pião determina sua estabilidade.
3. In engineering and physics, a line or shaft that is oriented vertically and serves as a reference or rotating component.
The wind turbine rotates around its vertical axis.
A turbina eólica gira em torno de seu eixo vertical.
This is a technical term widely used in educational, scientific, and engineering contexts across both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental to understanding mathematics and data visualization globally. The term is used identically in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking countries without significant regional variation in meaning.
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