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AXIALITY

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ax⋅i⋅al

  [ak-see-uhl]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or forming an axis: an axial relationship.
2. situated in or on an axis.
Origin:
1840–50; axi- + -al 1

Related forms:
ax⋅i⋅al⋅i⋅ty, noun
ax⋅i⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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ax·i·al   (āk'sē-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to, characterized by, or forming an axis.

  2. Located on, around, or in the direction of an axis.

ax'i·al'i·ty (-āl'ĭ-tē) n., ax'i·al·ly adv.
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Main Entry: ax·i·al
Pronunciation: 'ak-sE-&l
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis
2 a : situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis b : extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure (as ofcyclohexane) <axial hydrogens> —compare EQUATORIAL
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axial ax·i·al (āk'sē-əl)
adj.

  1. Relating to or characterized by an axis; axile.

  2. Relating to or situated in the head and trunk region of the body.

  3. Relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.

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