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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective axial has 3 senses
  1. axial - of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation
  2. axile, axial - relating to or attached to the axis; "axial angle"
  3. axial - situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
    Antonym:
    crosswise (indirect, via lengthwise)

Definitions from the Web

Axial

Definition:

Adjective: relating to or situated in the center, or along the axis, of something.

Noun: an imaginary line about which a body rotates.

Noun: the central part of the body, which includes the head, neck, spine, and the trunk (torso).

Examples:

Adjective:

  1. The axial tilt of Earth leads to seasons.
  2. The axial skeleton provides support and protection for vital organs.
  3. The axial compression of the load-bearing column affects the stability of the structure.

Noun:

  1. The Earth's axial precession takes approximately 26,000 years to complete one full cycle.
  2. Anatomy textbooks often depict the axial in relation to the appendicular skeleton.
  3. Proper alignment of the axial is crucial for maintaining good posture.

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