axis

noun
UK: /ˈæksɪs/
US: /ˈæksɪs/

  1. A real or imaginary line that goes through the center of an object.

    1. The Earth rotates on its axis. [ ] [ ]
    2. The potter carefully aligned the clay on the wheel's axis before starting. [ ] [ ]

  2. An important line used for comparing things on a graph.

    1. The X axis shows the time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Y axis on the graph represents the dependent variable during the experiment. [ ] [ ]

  3. A fixed reference line for the measurement of coordinates.

    1. Plot the points relative to the coordinate axis. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software allows users to dynamically rotate the 3D model around any chosen axis. [ ] [ ]

  4. A group of countries that agree to work together, especially in a war.

    1. The Axis powers fought against the Allies. [ ] [ ]
    2. Historians debate the true extent of collaboration within the Axis during the conflict. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

coordinate central line
axis transitive-verb

  1. To arrange or align something along an axis.

    1. The building is axis with the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineers had to axis the telescope to the celestial pole for optimal viewing. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "axis" in English means: A real or imaginary line that goes through the center of an object., An important line used for comparing things on a graph., A fixed reference line for the measurement of coordinates., A group of countries that agree to work together, especially in a war..

The phonetic transcription of "axis" is /ˈæksɪs/ in British English and /ˈæksɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "axis": coordinate, central line.

Example usage of "axis": "The Earth rotates on its axis.". More examples on the page.