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axial

ax·i·al
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ak-see-uh l]
    • /ˈæk si əl/
    • /ˈæk.si.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-see-uh l]
    • /ˈæk si əl/

Definitions of axial word

  • adjective axial relating to, forming, or characteristic of an axis 3
  • adjective axial situated in, on, or along an axis 3
  • adjective axial of or like an axis 3
  • adjective axial forming an axis 3
  • adjective axial around, on, or along an axis 3
  • adjective axial of, pertaining to, characterized by, or forming an axis: an axial relationship. 1

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Origin of axial

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; axi- + -al1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Axial

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

axial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for axial

adj axial

  • paramount — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
  • key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • pivotal — of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.
  • fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.

adjective axial

  • main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
  • centre — A centre is a building where people have meetings, take part in a particular activity, or get help of some kind.

Antonyms for axial

adj axial

  • minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
  • trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
  • inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.

Top questions with axial

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