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Ellipse

Verb / ɪˈlɪps / Another word for ellipse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a regular oval shape, traced by a point moving in a plane so that the sum of its distances from two other points (the foci) is constant, or resulting when a cone is cut by an oblique plane that does not intersect the base.

Synonyms & similar words

oval oval oblong egg-shaped elliptical ellipsoid elliptoid ovate ovoid oviform prolate oblate spheroid cylinder barrel pipe tube conduit hollow

Example sentences

  1. The ring around my finger is an ellipse shape.
  2. The artist drew an ellipse on the canvas.
  3. The planet's orbit is an ellipse shape.
  4. The egg was shaped like an ellipse.
  5. The oval-shaped pool was perfect for swimming laps.

Quotes

  • The universe is an ellipse whose one focal point is occupied by the sun. - Johannes Kepler
  • The ellipse is a mathematical curve that describes orbits, but it has nothing to do with the shape of the orbit. - Neil Armstrong
  • The orbit of Neptune is a little off the ellipse predicted by Newton's laws, and we don't know why. - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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