ellipsoid
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Shaped like an ellipseShaped like an ellipse; elliptical.
/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/
» The Earth is an irregularly shaped ellipsoid.
Die Erde ist ein unregelmäßig geformtes Ellipsoid.
Meaning
3 sensesShaped like an ellipse; elliptical.
Of or pertaining to an ellipse; elliptic.
Having the tridimensional shape of an ellipse rotated on its long axis.
having the nature or shape of an ellipsoid
Examples
2 sentencesThe Earth is an irregularly shaped ellipsoid.
deDie Erde ist ein unregelmäßig geformtes Ellipsoid. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
While the Earth appears to be round when viewed from the vantage point of space, it is actually closer to an ellipsoid.
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
more ellipsoid, most ellipsoid| Comparative | more ellipsoid Lesson |
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| Superlative | most ellipsoid Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- having the nature or shape of an ellipsoid:ellipsoidalspheroidal
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form