👉 In mathematics, an "epaxially" is a special kind of curve that is defined by its equation in the form of two polynomials. These curves are often used to represent non-periodic functions or for visualizing periodic phenomena. The term "epaxially" comes from the Greek word "epi", which means "around," and "axial," which means "in a direction." In this context, "epaxially" refers to an object that is around in a particular