noun
Mathematical term for a coordinate system with perpendicular axes. Synonymous with 直交座標.
See also: 直交座標
点の位置を直角座標で表す。
Express the position of a point using rectangular coordinates.
Synonym; both refer to rectangular/Cartesian coordinates. 直角座標 emphasizes right angles, while 直交座標 emphasizes orthogonality.
Compound of 直角 (right angle) and 座標 (coordinates).