axi
axi — combining form
1. a word-forming element that means 'relating to a central line around which somet
a word-forming element that means 'relating to a central line around which something rotates or is arranged,' used in scientific and technical vocabulary
The mechanic checked the axial alignment of the car's front wheels after the crash.
axial: formed from axi- (axis) + -al (adjective suffix)
Megan calibrated the biaxial sensor before attaching it to the research drone.
biaxial: bi- (two) + axi- (axis) + -al
The old coaxial cable behind the television was frayed and needed replacing.
A triaxial test measures how soil behaves under pressure from three directions.
The axisymmetric design of the rocket nose cone reduces drag during flight.
用法筆記
This combining form appears at the start of scientific and technical words and never functions as an independent word. It is most common in physics, engineering, and anatomy — for instance, 'axial' describes something aligned with an axis, while 'biaxial' means having two axes.