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axis in Portuguese

axis in Portuguese is eixo, áxis — axis means an imaginary straight line around which something rotates or is arranged symmetrically.

axis in Portuguese

eixo
noun
áxis
noun
(skeleton) The second cervical vertebra of the spine

What does "axis" mean?

  1. noun An imaginary straight line around which something rotates or is arranged symmetrically.
    "The Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours."
  2. noun A fixed reference line on a graph, used to plot and measure data.
    "Sales figures are plotted on the vertical axis."
  3. noun An alliance between countries or groups acting together, especially a political or military one.
    "The two nations formed an axis against their common rival."
  4. noun The central point or focus of an activity or discussion.
    "Trade policy became the axis of the entire debate."
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axis in a sentence

  • The Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours.
  • The vase was perfectly symmetrical along its central axis.
  • Sales figures are plotted on the vertical axis.
  • She labeled the x-axis with the months of the year.

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What is "axis" in Portuguese?

"axis" in Portuguese is eixo, áxis. axis means: An imaginary straight line around which something rotates or is arranged symmetrically.

How do you use "axis" in a sentence?

Example: "The Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours." In Portuguese, "axis" is eixo, áxis.

Are there other ways to say "axis" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "axis": eixo, áxis.

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