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axis

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæksɪs/

Forms: axes

axis means: An imaginary line around which something turns, or that divides it into matching sides.

noun

ROTATION LINEB2

An imaginary line around which something turns, or that divides it into matching sides.

  • The Earth turns on its axis.
  • The planet’s axis is slightly tilted.
  • Draw an axis of symmetry through the shape.

Common phrases: axis of rotation, axis of symmetry, on its axis

NUMBERED LINEB2

A line with numbered positions, used to locate points or show values on a graph.

  • Label the horizontal axis with years.
  • The vertical axis shows temperature.
  • Both axes start at zero.

Similar words: coordinate axis

Common phrases: horizontal axis, vertical axis, axis labels

NECK BONEC2

The second bone from the top of the neck, which helps the head turn.

  • The axis helps the head turn.
  • The scan revealed a fracture of the axis.
  • The atlas sits directly above the axis.

Similar words: epistropheus

Common phrases: axis vertebra, fracture of axis

SPOTTED DEERC2

A type of deer from Asia with white spots on its coat.

  • An axis grazed beside the trees.
  • The axis deer has a spotted coat.
  • We watched an axis move through the grass.

Similar words: chital, spotted deer

Common phrases: axis deer, axis herd

Questions about axis

What does axis mean?

An imaginary line around which something turns, or that divides it into matching sides.

What is axis in other languages?

Türkçe: eksen · Español: eje · Français: axe · Deutsch: Achse · Italiano: asse · 日本語: 軸

What does axes mean?

“axes” is the plural of “axis”.

How do you pronounce axis?

It is pronounced /ˈæksɪs/.

How do you use axis in a sentence?

The Earth turns on its axis. The planet’s axis is slightly tilted.

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