Axial
/ˈæksɪəl/
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Definitions
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Relating to or situated along an axis.
/ˈæksɪəl/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
General
Relating to an axis or axes.
The Earth's rotation is around its axial plane.
💡 Simply: Along a central line
More Examples
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The fan's blades rotate on an axial shaft.
How It's Used
Anatomy
"The axial skeleton includes the skull, spine, and rib cage."
Engineering
"The engine's axial load was carefully calculated."
From Latin *axialis*, from *axis* "axle, axis"
The word has been used in scientific contexts since the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of the 'axle' of a car – it's the central point around which things rotate.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"relating to an axis"
axial loadaxial flowaxial symmetry
Common misspellings
axailaxiel
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