axially
|ax-i-al-ly|
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/ˈæk.si.ə.li/
(axial)
around an axis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'axially' originates from the word 'axial', which is derived from the Latin word 'axis', meaning 'axle' or 'pivot'.
Historical Evolution
'axial' evolved from the Latin 'axis' and was adapted into English to describe anything related to an axis.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to an axle or pivot', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to or is situated around an axis.
The turbine rotates axially to generate power.
Synonyms
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