coaxial
|co-ax-i-al|
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/koʊˈæksiəl/
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/kəʊˈæksiəl/
common axis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coaxial' originates from the combination of the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'axial' from Latin 'axis' meaning 'axle' or 'axis'.
Historical Evolution
'Coaxial' was formed in the 19th century by combining 'co-' and 'axial' to describe objects sharing a common axis.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a common axis', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a common axis.
The coaxial cables are used to transmit television signals.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 03:46