Axises

/ˈæksɪzɪz/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of axis; multiple lines around which things rotate or are arranged (though 'axes' is more standard).

Etymology

From 'axis' with English plural suffix '-es.' This form is less common than 'axes' but appears in some technical contexts and older texts.

Kelly Says

While 'axes' is the standard plural, 'axises' shows how English lets us form new plurals—language is flexible, even when it's not always 'correct.'

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