Axis
/ˈæksəs/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:11 pts4 letters
Definition of Axis
noun
- An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
"The Earth rotates once a day on its axis"
- A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)
- The second cervical vertebra of the spine
- A form of classification and descriptions of mental disorders or disabilities used in manuals such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
- The main stem or central part about which organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
Anagrams of Axis
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
x8
i1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Axis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Axis"
Axis is a 4-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Axis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "axis" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.