Abaxial definition
Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.
adjective
Away from or facing away from the axis.
The abaxial surface of a leaf.
adjective
Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.
adjective
The definition of abaxial refers to a position on the opposite side of or away from the axis.
An example of abaxial is the lower part of a leaf that faces away from the plant's stem.
In biology, the dorsal or back fin of a fish is on the abaxial side from the belly.
adjective
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(mathematics) A direction perpendicular to an axis or the coordinate that measures displacement in such a direction.
adjective
Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of abaxial -
abaxile
Origin of abaxial
- ab- (“away from”) + axial (“axis”).
From Wiktionary