axis

Meanings

• noun

  A line or pole around which something revolves or orbits.

  - "The Earth revolves around the axis every 24 hours."
  - "The axis of a wheel is the central shaft on which the wheel bears."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæksɪs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈæksɪs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

epistropheus , axis deer , cheetal , chital , chital deer , spotted deer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with axis
axes , haxes , faxes , laxes

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Variants

List of all variants of axis that leads to same result
axes , axis , axis of symmetry , Axis , axis deer , axis mundi , major axes , major axis , minor axes , minor axis , optic axes , optic axis , semimajor axes , semimajor axis , semiminor axes , semiminor axis , x-axes , x-axis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'axon' meaning 'straight' or 'axis'.

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Trivia

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1. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees, which is responsible for the seasons.

2. The North and South Poles are the end points of the Earth's axis.

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Related Concepts

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1. axis of rotation: The line or point around which an object rotates.

2. axis of symmetry: A line of symmetry in geometry is a line that divides an object into two identical halves.

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Culture

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In literature, the axis is often used metaphorically to represent the central theme or idea of a story. In art, it can refer to the central line or point of balance in a composition.

How to Memorize "axis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spinning top or a globe to visualize the concept of an axis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'axis' with the idea of something revolving around a central point.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'axis' comes from the Greek word 'axon', which means 'straight'. So, think of a straight line as the axis of rotation.

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