axial

• Qui se rapporte à un axe ou qui constitue un axe ; utilisé en géométrie, en mécanique et en anatomie pour décrire ce qui est situé autour ou le long d'une ligne centrale.

Relating to or forming an axis; used in geometry, mechanics, and anatomy to describe something situated around or along a central line.

1. Relating to an axis of rotationC1formal

   Of or relating to an axis, especially one around which something rotates.

   Relatif à un axe de rotation

   • The axial tilt of the Earth causes the seasons.
   • The axial rotation of the wheel was measured precisely.
   • Engineers studied the axial movement of the turbine.

   Synonymescentralpivotal

2. Relating to or attached to the axisC1formal

   Connected to or positioned on the central line of a structure.

   axial (relatif à l'axe)

   • The axial skeleton includes the skull and spine.
   • Axial fibers run along the central line of the muscle.
   • The axial part of the plant stem supports the leaves.

   Synonymescentralcentricmedianmiddlepivotal

   Antonymeslateralperipheralradial

3. Situated along an axisC1formal

   Located on or directed along the line of an axis.

   axial

   • The axial direction of the magnetic field was determined.
   • Axial symmetry is common in many natural forms.
   • The axial alignment of the crystals was observed under a microscope.

   Synonymesaxile

   Antonymeslateralperipheralradial