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The correct spelling is axial.

How to pronounce axial

noun

IPA: /ˈæksi.əl/

Say it like: Axia-l

The correct spelling is axial. A flight feather that appears between the primaries and secondaries on some birds. For example: "the axial bones"

Usage Examples

the axial bones

The secondary xylem usually consists of axial and radial elements.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A flight feather that appears between the primaries and secondaries on some birds.
  2. 2.A plane parallel to the surface of a tooth.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to, resembling, or situated on an axis
  2. 2.Belonging to the axis of the body, or to the axis of any appendage or organ
  3. 3.In the same direction as the axis, parallel to the axis.

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