This is the 8717th most frequent French word.
axiale
"Axiale" means "relating to or situated around an axis."
Here, 'axiale' is used as an adjective to describe a force oriented along the axis or central line of a system.
La force exercée sur le système est principalement axiale.
The force exerted on the system is mainly axial.
In this sentence, 'axiale' qualifies the symmetry which is centered around or reflective of an axis.
La symétrie axiale du dessin est frappante.
The axial symmetry of the design is striking.
Here, 'axiale' is used to characterize the type of movement, specifically one aligned with or along an axis.