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noun Mathematics.

the axis of an ellipse that is perpendicular to the major axis at a point equidistant from the foci.

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Origin of minor axis

First recorded in 1860–65

Words nearby minor axis

minocycline, minocycline hydrochloride, Minogue, minor, minor agglutinin, minor axis, Minorca, Minorcan, minor canon, minor coin, minor duodenal papilla

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It starts off like any other Lana tune, replete with minor chords and humming, distorted vocals.
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A few minor notes, born of reflection: Traditionally, the best columns are dominated by politics—its most popular topic.
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Three days later he was in Switzerland, and a few days later again he was on the summit of a minor but still difficult peak.
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The long axis of the hip-roof crystal is often so shortened that it resembles the envelop crystal of calcium oxalate.
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The 'whole' of him that now dealt with Lettice was far above all minor and partial means of knowing.
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Cassini observed, by the position of certain spots, the revolution of the planet Venus on its axis.
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Barton Booth died; a celebrated tragedian in the reign of queen Anne, author of some songs and minor pieces.
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British Dictionary definitions for minor axis

minor axis

noun

the shorter or shortest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid

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