What is another word for minor axis?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪnəɹ ˈaksɪs] (IPA) 
Minor axis is a term used in geometry to describe the shortest distance between the two opposite ends of an ellipse or an oval shape. Synonyms for minor axis include short diameter, transverse axis and conjugate axis. The short diameter refers to the perpendicular distance between the two points on the minor axis, while the transverse axis describes the line segment that passes through the center of the ellipse and is perpendicular to the major axis. The conjugate axis is the mathematical term used to describe the minor axis of an ellipse and is used in advanced mathematics. Regardless of which term is preferred, all are useful in defining complex geometric shapes with ease.
