coaxial

[ koh-ak-see-uhl ]

adjective

1. Also co·ax·al [] having a common axis or coincident axes.
2. Geometry.
   1. (of a set of circles) having the property that each pair of circles has the same radical axis.
   2. (of planes) intersecting in a straight line.
3. (of a loudspeaker) having two or more cones with their centers mounted on the same axis.

coaxial

/ kəʊˈæksəl; kəʊˈæksɪəl /

adjective

1. having or being mounted on a common axis
2. geometry (of a set of circles) having all the centres on a straight line
3. electronics formed from, using, or connected to a coaxial cable

Other Words From

• co·axi·al·ly adverb
• unco·axal adjective
• unco·axi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coaxial¹

First recorded in 1880–85; co- + axial

Example Sentences

The actual road that led Redick to the Lakers has been lined with coaxial cables, modems and Wi-Fi signals, and is painfully and, at times, beautifully structureless.

From Los Angeles Times

Two cities and their teams are tied together by coaxial cable.

From Washington Times

Honda says in documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators that the problem was traced to a faulty coaxial cable connector.

From Seattle Times

Unlike most helicopters, Sikorsky’s bid uses two counter-rotating coaxial main rotors and a pusher propeller that the company says will allow for quicker acceleration and deceleration.

From Washington Times

The second is the coaxial lift compound rotor helicopter called Defiant X, built by the Lockheed-Boeing team.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cord
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