Noun
Illustration of the x, y, and z axes of a three-dimensional graph.
z-axis (plural z-axes)
(algebraic geometry) The axis on a graph of at least three dimensions that is usually drawn vertically and usually shows the range of values of a variable dependent on two other variables or the third independent variable.
Max Barry's NationStates uses the Nolan chart to classify each nation, but adds political freedom along the z-axis. Source: Internet
As its name suggests, causes an object to be offset by the specified distance along the z-axis. Source: Internet
The coordinates have a right-handed convention, that is, if one extends their right thumb upward, it simulates the z-axis, their extended index finger the x-axis, and the curl of the other fingers points generally in the direction of the y-axis. Source: Internet
The horizontal x-axis as red values increasing to the left, y-axis as blue increasing to the lower right and the vertical z-axis as green increasing towards the top. Source: Internet
The mass of the helixes forms a mesh of small and large channels parallel to the z-axis. Source: Internet
The thumb indicates the x-axis, the index finger the y-axis and the middle finger the z-axis. Source: Internet