coaxal
/kou'æksiəl/ Cách viết khác : (coaxal) /kou'æksəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a common axis: Describes two or more geometric figures, especially circles or cylinders, that share the same central line or axis.
Usage
- The term "coaxal" is a technical adjective used primarily in geometry and engineering to describe objects that are aligned along the same axis. It is synonymous with the more common term "coaxial."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The engineer designed a system with coaxal cylinders to minimize friction.
- In the diagram, the two circles are coaxal, meaning they share the same center point.
Advanced Usage
- "Coaxal circles": A specific geometric term for circles that share the same central axis.
- The problem involved finding the radical axis of a system of coaxal circles.
Variants and Related Words
- Coaxial (adj): The more frequently used variant with the same meaning.
- A coaxial cable is used to transmit television signals.
Synonyms
- Concentric: Sharing a common center. (Note: While related, "concentric" specifically implies sharing a center, whereas "coaxal/coaxial" implies sharing an axis, which is a line. For circles in a plane, these can be equivalent.)
- Axial: Relating to or forming an axis.
Adjective
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having a common axis
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