axis

Definition

• n. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
• n. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
• n. in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
• n. the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

Word forms

Plural

axes

Example sentences

1. n.

   The Earth rotates around its axis once every 24 hours.

2. n.

   In the graph, the x-axis represents time while the y-axis shows temperature.