major axis

ma·jor ax·is

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-jer ak-sis]
- /ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈæk sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-jer ak-sis]
- /ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈæk sɪs/

Definitions of major axis words

noun major axis the axis of an ellipse that passes through the two foci. 1
noun major axis the longer or longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid 0
noun major axis the longer axis of an ellipse, that passes through both focus points 0
noun major axis (geometry) The longest diameter of an ellipse, running through the center and foci, with its ends being the widest points of the shape. 0
noun major axis (geometry) The diameter of a circle. 0

See all 5 definitions of major axis

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Origin of major axis

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Major axis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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major axis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

major axis usage trend in Literature

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