definitions

axial

[ ak-see-uh l ]
/ ˈæk si əl /

adjective

of, pertaining to, characterized by, or forming an axis: an axial relationship.
situated in or on an axis.

Nearby words

axelrod, axeman, axenic, axes, axi-, axial, axial angle, axial current, axial filament, axial hyperopia, axial muscle

Origin of axial

First recorded in 1840–50; axi- + -al1

Related forms

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British Dictionary definitions for subaxial

axial

/ (ˈæksɪəl) /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

axiality, nounaxially, adverb
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Medicine definitions for subaxial (1 of 2)

subaxial

[ sŭb-ăk′sē-əl ]

adj.

Located below the axis of the body or a body part.

Medicine definitions for subaxial (2 of 2)

axial

[ ăk′sē-əl ]

adj.

Relating to or characterized by an axis; axile.
Relating to or situated in the head and trunk region of the body.
Relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.
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