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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈæksɪs/
Forms: axes
axis means: An imaginary line around which something turns, or that divides it into matching sides.
noun
An imaginary line around which something turns, or that divides it into matching sides.
- The Earth turns on its axis.
- The planet’s axis is slightly tilted.
- Draw an axis of symmetry through the shape.
A line with numbered positions, used to locate points or show values on a graph.
- Label the horizontal axis with years.
- The vertical axis shows temperature.
- Both axes start at zero.
The second bone from the top of the neck, which helps the head turn.
- The axis helps the head turn.
- The scan revealed a fracture of the axis.
- The atlas sits directly above the axis.
A type of deer from Asia with white spots on its coat.
- An axis grazed beside the trees.
- The axis deer has a spotted coat.
- We watched an axis move through the grass.
Questions about axis
What does axis mean?
An imaginary line around which something turns, or that divides it into matching sides.
What is axis in other languages?
Türkçe: eksen · Español: eje · Français: axe · Deutsch: Achse · Italiano: asse · 日本語: 軸
What does axes mean?
“axes” is the plural of “axis”.
How do you pronounce axis?
It is pronounced /ˈæksɪs/.
How do you use axis in a sentence?
The Earth turns on its axis. The planet’s axis is slightly tilted.
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