ellipsoid of revolution
ellipsoid of revolution · ellipsoids of revolution
A spheroid; a solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about one of its axesA spheroid; a solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about one of its axes.
Meaning
1 sensesA spheroid; a solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about one of its axes.
An ellipsoid of revolution may be either prolate or oblate.
a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
Forms
plural: ellipsoids of revolution| Singular | ellipsoid of revolution |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes:spheroid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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