ellipse
The word “ellipse” has 2 syllables: el-lipse
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪps/
What is synonym and antonym for ellipse?
In the thesaurus, “ellipse” has 3 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ellipse along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ellipse
- egg
- orb
- oval
Antonyms for ellipse
- block
- square
Meanings of ellipse
- noun
- A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.
- verb
- (grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.
Example Sentences
- The planets move in an ellipse around the sun, not in a perfect circle.
- The artist used an ellipse to create a sense of depth in the drawing.
- The orbit of the comet follows an elongated ellipse, which brings it closer to the Earth at certain times.
- In geometry class, we learned how to draw an accurate ellipse using two fixed points.
- The shape of the racetrack is an ellipse, which allows for faster speeds at certain curves.
On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ellipse, such as: block, egg, orb, oval, square.
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