axial

adjective (axial)

«axial» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

About an axis: the line around which something turns or which runs through its middle. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography: Earth's axial tilt (about 23.5°) causes the seasons. In maths, axial symmetry is reflection symmetry about a line. Phrases: «axial tilt», «axial rotation».

Examples

Earth's axial tilt gives us seasons. tree →
The fan has axial blades. tree →
A butterfly shape shows axial symmetry. tree →
Axial rotation of Earth causes day and night. tree →
The planet's axial spin takes 24 hours. tree →
Draw the axial line of symmetry. tree →

Note

From «axis» (plural: axes). Myth trap: seasons come from axial tilt, not from Earth being closer to the Sun.

On Mova

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