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axial
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ax·i·al  (ks-l)
adj.
1. Relating to, characterized by, or forming an axis.
2. Located on, around, or in the direction of an axis.
axi·ali·ty (-l-t) n.
axi·al·ly adv.
axial [ˈæksɪəl]
adj
1. relating to, forming, or characteristic of an axis
2. situated in, on, or along an axis
axiality  n
axially  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.axial - of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation
2.axial - relating to or attached to the axis; "axial angle"
axile
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
3.axial - situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
lengthways, lengthwise - running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; "the lengthwise dimension"
Translations
axial [ˈæksɪəl] ADJ → axial
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