Definition of Axisymmetry

1. Noun. symmetry about an axis; rotational symmetry ¹

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Definition of Axisymmetry

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Medical Definition of Axisymmetry

1. Geometric property of a system which is symmetric about an axis of rotation. For example: an ideal circular torus is symmetric about the axis running through the centre of the torus (like the axle of a wheel). (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axisymmetry

axis of rotation
axis of symmetry
axis opticus
axis pelvis
axis shift
axis traction
axis vertebra
axised
axises
axisymmetric
axisymmetrical
axisymmetrically
axisymmetries
axisymmetrise
axisymmetrising
axisymmetry (current term)
axite
axites
axiverse
axle
axle bar
axle box
axle grease
axle guard
axle hitch
axle hitches
axled
axleless
axles
axless

Literary usage of Axisymmetry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1904)
"... rather, with the functions afterwards known as determinants), and the case of axisymmetry is definitely referred to, although not by name. ..."

2. The Theory of Determinants in the Historical Order of Development by Thomas Muir (1906)
"... rather, with the functions afterwards known as determinants), and the case of axisymmetry is definitely referred to, although not by name. ..."

3. H. Th. Wijdeveld. Art deco-ontwerpen op papier = Art deco design on paper by Hans Oldewarris (2003)
"Even the 'typographers' were influenced by this move to confound the classical axisymmetry of the page. It was not just the forms of the figures designed by ..."

4. Buckling of Bars, Plates, and Shells by Robert M. Jones (2006)
"... axisymmetry in Equations (4.65), (4.66) and (4.67) on pages 484-486, or 222 = 0 (4.199) = 0 (4.200) — (8MX) - 2 ..."

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