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Z-Axis

Noun:

The z-axis is a mathematical term used to define the third dimension in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

Example sentence: The z-axis is perpendicular to both the x-axis and the y-axis.

Noun:

In computer graphics, the z-axis refers to the depth or distance in the three-dimensional space of an image.

Example sentence: The animation in the video game moves objects along the z-axis to create a sense of depth.

Noun:

In physics, the z-axis represents the axis perpendicular to the xy-plane in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

Example sentence: The position of the particle is plotted on the z-axis of the graph.

Adjective:

Used to describe an element or feature that pertains to the z-axis or the third dimension.

Example sentence: The z-axis rotation of the object creates a mesmerizing effect.

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