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Definition axis in British English

axis noun

[countable] noun
/ˈæksɪs/
1

an imaginary line through the middle of an object such as a planet, round which it seems to spin

Example

The Earth rotates barely perceptibly on its axis.

Synonyms and related words
axis core corona
1.1

an imaginary line that divides a square, circle, or other regular shape into two equal halves

Example

an axis of symmetry

Synonyms and related words
arc axis chord
2

in mathematics, one of the two fixed lines used for showing measurements or finding the position of points on a graph

Example

the vertical/horizontal axis

Synonyms and related words
axis bar chart bar graph
3

an agreement between two or more countries or people that gives them power or influence

Example

the Paris-Berlin axis

Synonyms and related words
accession accord alliance
Definition axis in British English