Synonyms for abaxial

Most common

eccentric · dorsal

All synonyms

Adjective

Antonyms

adaxial

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of a side that is facing away from the axis or central line, such as the underside of a leaf, or the back of an animal.

Related words

Other spellings

abaxile

Example sentences

• eccentric Prof. Smith is famous for his eccentric life style.
• dorsal Desert lizards have fine, granular dorsal scales.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

dorsal²

9 letters

eccentric³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dorsal² = 2 syllables).