How to Pronounce Adaxial

To pronounce "adaxial", say AD-ax-ial — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

AD-ax-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “adaxial”

"adaxial" has 3 syllables: ad-ax-ial.

What does adaxial mean?

adjective

  1. On the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper side.
  2. (developmental biology) adjacent to the axis, or in vertebrates the notochord.

    “In zebrafish, the adaxial cells are precursors to the embryonic slow muscle fibers.”

Antonyms

abaxial

Related words

ventralupperabaxialanticoussuperioranticalinferioracropetal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adaxial"?▾

"Adaxial" has 3 syllables: ad · ax · ial.

What does "adaxial" mean?▾

Adaxial: On the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper side.

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