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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Major Axis.
Major Axis - as a noun
The longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid; passes through the two foci
Example Sentences
"The major axis of an ellipse is the longer of the two axes."
"In a parabola, the major axis is a vertical line."
"The major axis of a hyperbola always passes through the center."
"The major axis of a circle is a line segment passing through the center and endpoints of the circle."
"For an ellipse, the major axis determines its width or horizontal extent."
