AXIAL
Dictionary entry overview: What does axial mean? • AXIAL (adjective)
The adjective AXIAL has 3 senses:
1. of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation
2. relating to or attached to the axis
3. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
Familiarity information: AXIAL used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• AXIAL (adjective)
Meaning:
Of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
axis (the center around which something rotates)
Meaning:
Relating to or attached to the axis
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
axile; axial
Context example:
axial angle
Domain category:
botany; phytology (the branch of biology that studies plants)
Pertainym:
axis (the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged)
Meaning:
Situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
Similar:
lengthways; lengthwise (running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing)
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