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What is another word for Axial? – 185 Axial Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    central middle median centralize focal pivotal cardinal key crucial main primary principal fundamental essential vital important critical decisive axial radially symmetrical concentric central intermediate inner inward internal core nuclear pivotal linear straight direct longitudinal latitudinal vertical horizontal transverse diametrical diagonal transversal collateral peripheral tangential radial circular rotary rotatory spiral helical curved arcuate annular toroidal

    Meaning of Axial

    The primary meaning of the word "Axial" refers to something that is related to or forms the central or main axis of something.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or forming the central or main axis of something
    • * Relating to or forming the axis of the body or a part of the body
    • * Relating to or forming the axis of a machine or a part of a machine

    Etymology of Axial

    The word "Axial" comes from the Latin "axialis", meaning "of or pertaining to an axis", which is derived from "axis", meaning "axis" or "pivot"
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is related to or forms the central or main axis of something

    Example Uses

    • The axial load on the bearing was too high, causing it to fail
    • * The axial skeleton is the central part of the skeleton, including the skull, spine, and ribcage
    • * The axial flow fan is designed to blow air in a straight line, parallel to the axis of the fan

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    peripheral tangential radial circular curved arcuate annular toroidal diagonal transversal collateral lateral marginal extreme outer outward external extrinsic extraneous foreign secondary subordinate auxiliary incidental indirect oblique slanting sloping asymmetrical irregular noncentral nonaxial noncentralized decentralized

    Related Nouns

    axis center core nucleus hub pivot spine skeleton framework structure machine engine motor turbine fan pump compressor bearing shaft rod beam column pillar support foundation base pedestal platform stage

    Related Verbs

    rotate revolve spin turn pivot swing swivel twirl whirl circulate orbit circle encircle surround enclose envelop centralize concentrate focus direct aim align adjust regulate control manipulate operate drive propel thrust

    Related Adjectives

    central main primary principal fundamental essential vital important critical decisive pivotal key cardinal radial circular curved arcuate annular toroidal diagonal transversal collateral lateral marginal extreme outer outward external intrinsic intrinsic internal inner inward symmetrical asymmetrical irregular noncentral nonaxial