1. the state or condition of having three axes, especially three unequal axes
Usage: technical; geology; materials science

Examples

• The triaxiality of the crystal structure affects its optical properties.
• Engineers must consider the triaxiality of stress when designing complex structures.
• The mineral’s triaxiality makes it useful for specific industrial applications.
• Researchers studied the triaxiality of the rock formation to understand its geological history.
• The material’s triaxiality influences how it responds to different types of loading.