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 75 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ellipse along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ellipse

noun
1. 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
1. (grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.

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.

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