Pronunciation

/ˈæksiːz/

Definitions

Noun

1. A line or plane around which a body or object rotates, typically one that passes through its center of gravity: The Earth rotates on its axis.
2. The main direction or line of thought, interest, or action: The project’s axis is innovation and sustainability.

Verb (informal)

1. To be the central point or focus of something: This event is the axis of our social calendar this month.
2. To establish or determine the orientation or direction of something: They aligned their strategy with the company’s new axis.

Adjective

1. Relating to or situated along a line or axis: The building’s design is based on a radial axis.
2. Characteristic of a particular subject or field: Anatomy textbooks often discuss the cranial axis.

Phrases

• “On the axis of” implies a relationship to or alignment with a particular direction or focus.
• “Shift the axis of discussion” means to change the topic or main focus of a conversation.
• “Axis of power” historically referred to major nations with significant influence in global politics.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The tree’s trunk grew straight down the axis of the garden.
• Verb: To find a balance between work and life, we need to realign our personal axis.
• Adjective: The exhibit showcased various works of art along the historical art movement’s axis.

Synonyms

• Pivot point
• Centerline
• Axis of rotation
• Main focus
• Core principle
• Central axis