anaxial

adjective

an·​ax·​i·​al
(ˈ)a¦naksēəl
: having no distinct axis or axes : irregular in form

Word History

Etymology

an- + axial

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anaxial was in 1867

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“Anaxial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaxial. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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