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major axis

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The longest diameter of an ellipse, running through the center and foci, with its ends being the widest points of the shape.
  2. The diameter of a circle.

Equivalents

4 more languages
Češtinahlavní osa
Suomihalkaisijaisoakseli
Gaeilgemór-ais
日本語長軸

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

major chord Major County major depressive disorder major diameter major element major general

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