axial vs uppermost

axial

adj
  • Relating to, resembling, or situated on an axis 

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

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

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

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

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

uppermost

adj
  • At or nearest the top of something. 

  • Highest in rank, importance, etc. 

adv
  • In the highest position. 

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