NOUN | cognition | major axis | the longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid |
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Meaning | The longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid; passes through the two foci. | |
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Parts | semimajor axis | one-half the major axis of an ellipse |
Broader | axis | A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions |
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