y-intercept

noun

y-in·​ter·​cept ˈwī-ˈin-tər-ˌsept 

: the y-coordinate of a point where a line, curve, or surface intersects the y-axis

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

y-intercept

noun

y-in·​ter·​cept

ˈwī-ˈint-ər-ˌsept

: the ordinate of a point where a line or curve intersects the y-axis compare x-intercept