axial vs massive

axial

adj
  • oriented close to the axis running through the centre of a cyclohexane ring, as opposed to equatorial. See w:Axial bond. 

  • Belonging to the axis of the body, or to the axis of any appendage or organ 

  • Relating to, resembling, or situated on an axis 

  • In the same direction as the axis, parallel to the axis. 

noun
  • A plane parallel to the surface of a tooth. 

  • A flight feather that appears between the primaries and secondaries on some birds. 

massive

adj
  • Not having an obvious crystalline structure. 

  • Very large or bulky and heavy and solid. 

  • Outstanding, beautiful. 

  • Having any mass. 

  • Having a large mass. 

  • To a very great extent; total, utter. 

  • Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome. 

  • Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe. 

  • Homogenous, unstructured. 

  • Very large in size or extent. 

noun
  • A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc. 

  • A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure. 

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