coaxial

adjective

co·​ax·​i·​al (ˌ)kō-ˈak-sē-əl How to pronounce coaxial (audio)
Synonyms of coaxialnext
1
: having coincident axes
2
: mounted on concentric shafts
coaxially adverb

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From the disc tray to the optical and coaxial digital outputs, Mission claims that every element has been engineered for durability and sonic fidelity. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Each axis uses a coaxial dual-motor configuration designed to provide consistent thrust during low-altitude flight. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026 Its fiber-coaxial network supports fast download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and budget-friendly entry plans suitable for everyday use. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 Secondary weapons include a coaxial machine gun and Spike and Konkurs anti-tank missiles. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coaxial

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coaxial was in 1881

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“Coaxial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coaxial. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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