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axial

[ˈæksiəl]

axial Definition

  • 1relating to or forming an axis
  • 2situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis

Using axial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "axial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons.

  • Example

    The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage.

  • Example

    The company's axial focus on customer satisfaction has led to its success.

axial Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for axial

Phrases with axial

  • symmetry around an axis

    Example

    The cross section of a cylinder has axial symmetry.

  • axial load

    a force applied along the axis of an object

    Example

    The bridge collapsed due to the excessive axial load on its central pillar.

  • a period of history from the 8th to the 3rd century BCE characterized by the emergence of major world religions and philosophical traditions

    Example

    The axial age saw the rise of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism in Asia, and monotheistic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Middle East.

Origins of axial

from Latin 'axis', meaning 'axle'

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Summary: axial in Brief

'Axial' [ˈæksiəl] refers to something related to or forming an axis. It can describe objects situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis. Examples include the Earth's axial tilt, the axial skeleton, and a company's axial focus on customer satisfaction. Phrases like 'axial symmetry' and 'axial load' use 'axial' to denote symmetry around an axis and a force applied along the axis of an object, respectively.