ADAXIAL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism

Example: the upper side of a leaf is known as the adaxial surface

Synonyms

Ventral, Adaxial

Antonyms

Abaxial

🔗 Related Words

ad – A related word in the same word family.

axial – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.