Axial: meaning, definitions and examples

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axial

 

[หˆรฆksiษ™l ]

Definitions

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term 'axial' comes from the Latin word 'axis', meaning 'pivot' or 'axle', which reflects the idea of rotation.
  • This word has been in use since the early 19th century, expanding its applications in science and engineering.

Science

  • In physics, the 'axial' direction refers to movements or forces applied along the line of an axis.
  • In biology, 'axial' can describe structures like vertebrae that align along the spine's central axis.

Mathematics

  • 'Axial symmetry' is a property where one half of a shape is a mirror image of the other half across an axis.
  • In geometry, many shapes can be analyzed in terms of their axial properties when studying rotations and reflections.

Pop Culture

  • In popular sci-fi, 'axial' often describes spacecraft that rotate around an axis for stability and maneuverability.
  • Many action figures and toys are designed with 'axial' joints, allowing them to move freely around a central point!

Engineering

  • In mechanical engineering, 'axial load' is crucial to understanding how forces are applied to a structure or machine.
  • The design of many machines includes 'axial bearings' to allow smooth rotation around a central axis.

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

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.