Axial: meaning, definitions and examples

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axial

 

[ หˆรฆksiษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometric relation

Axial refers to something that is related to or situated around an axis. In geometry, it describes properties or structures that are aligned with a specific axis, facilitating rotation or movement around that line.

Synonyms

central, linear, longitudinal.

Examples of usage

  • The chair has an axial design that allows it to spin.
  • His research focused on the axial symmetry of the shape.
  • The axial alignment of the planets is crucial for understanding their orbits.
Context #2 | Adjective

anatomy

In anatomy, axial pertains to the central part of the body, including the head, neck, and trunk. It distinguishes the core framework of the body from its appendages.

Synonyms

central, core, main.

Examples of usage

  • The axial skeleton includes the skull and vertebral column.
  • In yoga, axial extension helps improve posture.
  • The axial region is crucial for supporting the body's weight.

Translations

Translations of the word "axial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น axial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคฐเฅเคตเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช axial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aksial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบัั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osiowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปธๆ–นๅ‘ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท axial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ axial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eksantrik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ• ๋ฐฉํ–ฅ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญูˆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axiรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ axiรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝดๅ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aksialni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกsmรฆtis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพััŒั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aksial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ axial

Etymology

The word 'axial' is derived from the Latin word 'axis', which means 'a line around which a body rotates'. The term began to be used in English in the late 17th century to describe geometrical properties related to lines or axes. In scientific contexts, particularly in anatomy and physics, it has been used to describe structures and functions that are aligned with a central or reference line. The adaptation of 'axial' into various fields has made it a versatile term, highlighting its importance in describing the orientation and relationships of different elements.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,467 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.