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Definition of axial

axial

/ˈæk.si.əl/
ax · i · al
Adverb:axially
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1

Relating to, situated around, or forming an axis.

Example

"The Earth's axial tilt is the primary reason we experience changing seasons throughout the year."

2

Pertaining to the head and trunk of a vertebrate body, as distinguished from the limbs.

Example

"The human axial skeleton consists of eighty bones, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage."

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axle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from Modern Latin axialis, derived from Latin axis ('axle' or 'pivot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Axial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/axial
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