Axisname

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  The alliance (in effect before and during World War II) of Germany, Italy, Japan, and several minor allied countries, which opposed the Allies.

Axisadj

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  Of or pertaining to this alliance.

axisnoun詞源 1/ˈæksɪs/

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  geometrymathematicssciencesAn imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).

  • A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place.
  • The Earth rotates once a day on its axis
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  mathematicssciencesA fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)

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  anatomymedicinesciencesThe second cervical vertebra of the spine

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  anatomymedicinesciencesAn imaginary, visualized plane separating two morphologically similar parts of an organism

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  human-sciencesmedicinepsychiatryA form of classification and descriptions of mental disorders or disabilities used in manuals such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

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  biologybotanynatural-sciencesThe main stem or central part about which organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

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  governmentmilitarypoliticsAn alliance or coalition.

  • This Berlin-Madrid vertical line is not an obstacle but rather an axis around which can revolve all those European states with a will to collaboration and peace.
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  The centre of attention within a process (e.g. the axis of investigation)

axisnoun詞源 2/ˈæksɪs/

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  A deer native to Asia, of species Axis axis.