Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uniaxial

Adjective
/juː.niˈæk.si.əl/
Definition
Relating to or occurring along a single axis.
Examples
  • The uniaxial stress applied to the material caused it to deform.
  • In a uniaxial tensile test, force is applied in one direction to measure material strength.
  • Due to its uniaxial nature, the device operates efficiently in a single direction.
Meaning
The term ‘uniaxial’ is used to describe a property or behavior of a system that has only one direction of influence or action.
Synonyms
  • One-dimensional
  • Monodirectional
  • Linear