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Axis

/ˈæksəs/

An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).

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📖 Definitions of "Axis"

noun

1
An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
"The Earth rotates once a day on its axis"
2
A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)
3
The second cervical vertebra of the spine
4
A form of classification and descriptions of mental disorders or disabilities used in manuals such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

🔄 Synonyms of "Axis"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
axis of rotationnoun	The axis about which any body rotates.
axis vertebranoun	the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
blocnoun	A group of countries acting together for political or economic goals, an alliance.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Axis"

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Word	Definition
axis of rotationnoun	The axis about which any body rotates.
blocnoun	A group of countries acting together for political or economic goals, an alliance.
axis vertebranoun	the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
linenoun	A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
centerlinenoun	A line down the center of a road, generally one that divides traffic moving in opposite directions.
directionnoun	A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
axialnoun	(ornithology) A flight feather that appears between the primaries and secondaries on some birds.
focusnoun	(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
centrelinenoun	(British spelling) Alternative form of centerline. [A line down the center of a road, generally one that divides traffic moving in opposite directions.]
centerpiecenoun	US standard spelling of centrepiece. [An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.]
areanoun	A particular geographic region.
planenoun	An airplane; an aeroplane.
centrenoun	Australia, British, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center.
componentnoun	A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
usonoun	(US) United Service Organizations
osinoun	(networking) Initialism of Open Systems Interconnection, an International Standard ISO/IEC 7894:1994(E) subtitled Basic Reference Model, containing a formal description of an idealized computer network architecture.
alignmentnoun	An arrangement of items in a line.
linknoun	A connection between places, people, events, things, or ideas.
focussed	(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of focused. [Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.]
transversenoun	(geometry) The longer, or transverse, axis of an ellipse.