ellipsoid | ||
1. | [ noun ] (mathematics,geometry) a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles | |
Examples: | "the Earth is an ellipsoid" |
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Related terms: | plane_figure | |
2. | [ adjective ] in the form of an ellipse | |
Synonyms: | non-circular spheroidal ellipsoidal | |
Related terms: | rounded | |
3. | [ adjective ] in the form of an ellipse | |
Synonyms: | spheroidal non-circular ellipsoidal | |
Related terms: | rounded | |
Similar spelling: |
ellipsoidal ellipsis ellipse elapsed elvish elfish elapse |