Axis

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An imaginary line around which something rotates or is symmetrical.

“The Earth rotates around its axis once every 24 hours.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/æxɪs/

Syllables

ax·is

Related Words

Synonyms

center line pivot

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

X in middle position, A-X-I-S pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points with high-value X.

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acis amis anis apis atis avis axes axil axin

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “axis”.

axils ixias maxis salix taxis

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