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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,
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Minogue,
minor,
minor agglutinin,
minor axis,
Minorca,
Minorcan,
minor canon,
minor coin,
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How to use minor axis in a sentence
Many of those who have become cops in New York seem to have ceased to address such minor offenses over the past few days.
A couple of people were treated for minor injuries but no major incidents occurred.
The numbers reinforce another article in the Post, in which cops confessed to “turning a blind eye” to minor crimes.
It starts off like any other Lana tune, replete with minor chords and humming, distorted vocals.
A few minor notes, born of reflection: Traditionally, the best columns are dominated by politics—its most popular topic.
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.
The long axis of the hip-roof crystal is often so shortened that it resembles the envelop crystal of calcium oxalate.
The 'whole' of him that now dealt with Lettice was far above all minor and partial means of knowing.
Cassini observed, by the position of certain spots, the revolution of the planet Venus on its axis.
Barton Booth died; a celebrated tragedian in the reign of queen Anne, author of some songs and minor pieces.
British Dictionary definitions for minor axis
noun
the shorter or shortest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid
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