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major axis

n.

The longer of the two lines about which an ellipse is symmetrical; the axis that passes through both focuses of an ellipse.

major axis

n

(Mathematics) the longer or longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid

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major axis - the longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid; passes through the two foci

axis - a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

semimajor axis - one-half the major axis of an ellipse; the distance from the center of an ellipse to one end

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