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Axis

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Definition: Simply a term used to indicate an imaginary line around which something rotates. In video games, the X axis and Y axis settings determine how fast something will move, X being left to right, and Y being up and down.
Examples:
Simply adjust the X Axis and your character will move to the left and right quicker.

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