axis
|ax-is|
B2
/ˈæksɪs/
central line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'axis' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'axis', where it meant 'axle' or 'pivot'.
Historical Evolution
'axis' changed from the Latin word 'axis' and eventually became the modern English word 'axis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'axle' or 'pivot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a central line around which something rotates'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a straight line around which an object rotates or is symmetrically arranged.
The Earth rotates on its axis.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a central line that divides a shape symmetrically.
The axis of the cylinder is its central line.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35