ellipse
Translation
ellipse
Examples
The Earth's orbit is an ellipse.
The Earth's orbit is an ellipse.
She drew a perfect ellipse on the board.
She drew a perfect ellipse on the board.
Grammar Patterns
((an ellipse)) a flattened circle The Earth's orbit is an ellipse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oval; Antonyms: circle (conceptually)
Etymology
From Greek 'elleipsis' meaning 'a falling short', as the conic section falls short of a circle.
Memory Tips
Imagine the shape of a rugby ball or a squashed circle.