Axis

Meaning

Noun

●

In Geometry:

An

around which an

(an

axis of rotation

) or is

(an

of symmetry).

●

In Mathematics:

A

one-dimensional

, such as a

or

, with an

and

that its

are in

with a set of

; an

part of the

of a

or

and

in a

(a

)

●

In Skeleton:

The second

cervical vertebra

of the spine

●

In Anatomy & Skeleton:

An

,

two

morphologically

of an organism

●

In Psychiatry:

A form of

and

of

mental disorders

or

used in

such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

●

In Botany:

The main

or

part about which

or

such as

are arranged

●

In Military:

An

or coalition.

●

The

centre of attention

within a process (e.g. the

of investigation)

●

A

to Asia, of

Axis

.

Name

●

The

(

before and during World War II) of Germany, Italy, Japan, and several

countries, which

the Allies.

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axis

English

axis

Latin

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