Coaxial (adjective)

Having a common axis, especially of two electrical conductors or signals in the same cable.

Origin:

Formed from the words 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'axial' meaning 'having to do with an axis'.

Examples:

1. A coaxial cable is a type of cable that is commonly used in networking and cable television systems.
2. The coaxial design of the cable allowed for high-speed data transmission.
3. A coaxial helicopter has two rotors that rotate in opposite directions.
4. The coaxial arrangement of the gears in the machine allowed for efficient operation.
5. The coaxial optics of the telescope provided clear images of the celestial bodies.