axial

[ ak-see-uhl ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or forming an axis:

   an axial relationship.

2. situated in or on an axis.

axial

/ ˈæksɪəl /

adjective

1. relating to, forming, or characteristic of an axis
2. situated in, on, or along an axis

Derived Forms

• ˈaxially, adverb
• ˌaxiˈality, noun

Other Words From

• axi·ali·ty noun
• axi·al·ly adverb
• inter·axi·al adjective
• multi·axi·al adjective
• multi·axi·al·ly adverb
• sub·axi·al adjective
• sub·axi·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of axial¹

First recorded in 1840–50; axi- + -al ¹

Related Words

• basic
• essential
• fundamental
• important
• key
• paramount
• pivotal
• significant