y -intercept

n. in an equation representing a straight-line relationship between two variables, the value of variable y when the value of variable x equals zero. For example, in the general linear equation format y = a + bx, a represents the y-intercept.

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Psychology term of the day

January 3rd 2025

cognitive dysfunction

any disruption in mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, and remembering.