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major axis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun major axis has 1 sense
  1. major axis - the longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid; passes through the two foci
    --1 is a kind of
    axis
    --1 has part: semimajor axis

Definitions from the Web

Major Axis

Noun:

The major axis refers to the longer of the two axes that define the shape of an ellipse or an elongated object.

Example sentence: The major axis of the ellipse measures the longest distance between its two opposite points.

Noun:

In astronomy, the major axis represents the longest possible diameter of an elliptical orbit.

Example sentence: The major axis of the planet's elliptical orbit is aligned with the direction of its closest star.

Noun:

In geography, the major axis refers to the primary road or highway running through a city or region.

Example sentence: Being the major axis, this road is always congested with traffic during rush hours.

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