transaxle

trans·ax·le

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-ak-suh l, tranz-]
- /trænsˈæk səl, trænz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-ak-suh l, tranz-]
- /trænsˈæk səl, trænz-/

Definitions of transaxle word

noun transaxle a unit combining the transmission and differential of a motor vehicle and connected directly to the axles of the driving wheels. 1
noun transaxle a unit in a motor vehicle engine that combines the differential, transmission, and drive axle 0
noun transaxle a part in the drivetrain of a motor vehicle, combining in one housing the transmission and differential 0

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Origin of transaxle

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; trans(mission) + axle

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Parts of speech for Transaxle

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transaxle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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