Axis vs. Orbit
Difference Between Axis and Orbit
Axisnoun
(geometry) An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
The Earth rotates once a day on its axisOrbitnoun
A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete.Axisnoun
(mathematics) A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)
Orbitnoun
A sphere of influence; an area of control.
In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.Axisnoun
(anatomy) The second cervical vertebra of the spine
Orbitnoun
The course of one's usual progression, or the extent of one's typical range.
The convenience store was a heavily travelled point in her daily orbit, as she purchased both cigarettes and lottery tickets there.Axisnoun
(psychiatry) A form of classification and descriptions of mental disorders or disabilities used in manuals such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
Orbitnoun
(anatomy) The bony cavity containing the eyeball; the eye socket.
Axisnoun
(botany) The main stem or central part about which organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
Orbitnoun
(physics) A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom; area of the highest probability of electron´s occurrence around the atom's nucleus.
Axisnoun
Axis axis, a deer native to Asia.
Orbitnoun
(mathematics) A collection of points related by the evolution function of a dynamical system.
Axisnoun
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
Orbitnoun
The subset of elements of a set X to which a given element can be moved by members of a specified group of transformations that act on X.
Axisnoun
the center around which something rotates
Orbitnoun
(informal) A state of increased excitement, activity, or anger.
Dad went into orbit when I told him that I'd crashed the car.Axisnoun
the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
Orbitverb
To circle or revolve around another object.
The Earth orbits the Sun.Axisnoun
in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations;
the Axis opposed the Allies in World War IIOrbitverb
To move around the general vicinity of something.
The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, asking for sweets.Axisnoun
a group of countries in special alliance
Orbitverb
To place an object into an orbit around a planet.
A rocket was used to orbit the satellite.Axisnoun
the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
Orbitnoun
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another;
he plotted the orbit of the moonOrbitnoun
a particular environment or walk of life;
his social sphere is limitedit was a closed area of employmenthe's out of my orbitOrbitnoun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the range of a supersonic jetthe ambit of municipal legislationwithin the compass of this articlewithin the scope of an investigationoutside the reach of the lawin the political orbit of a world powerOrbitnoun
the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom
Orbitnoun
the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
Orbitverb
move in an orbit;
The moon orbits around the EarthThe planets are orbiting the sunelectrons orbit the nucleus
