English Words Note. 3

ax·i·al

adj \ˈak-sē-əl\

Definition of AXIAL

1

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis

2

a : situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis b : extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) <axial hydrogens> — compare equatorial

— ax·i·al·i·ty noun

— ax·i·al·ly adverb

 

 

 

hypo-

prefix

Definition of HYPO-

1

: under : beneath : down <hypoblast> <hypodermic>

2

: less than normal or normally <hypesthesia> <hypotension>

3

: in a lower state of oxidation : in a low and usually the lowest position in a series of compounds <hypochlorous acid> <hypoxanthine>

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Variants of HYPO-

hypo- or hyp-

Origin of HYPO-

Late Latin hypo-, hyp-, from Greek, from hypo — more at up

 

 

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