ellipses
The word “ellipses” has 3 syllables: el-lip-ses
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪpsɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for ellipses?
In the thesaurus, “ellipses” has 3 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ellipses along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ellipses
- eggs
- orbs
- ovals
Antonyms for ellipses
- blocks
- squares
Meanings of ellipses
- 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.
- A mark consisting of (in English) three periods, historically or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them “ . . . ”, or more recently a single character “…” Ellipses are used to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible.
- (grammar) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.
- The omission of scenes in a film that do not advance the plot.
- An ellipse.
Example Sentences
- The mathematician explained the different types of ellipses found in nature.
- In writing, ellipses are often used to show a pause or an unfinished thought.
- The astronomer studied the orbits of several ellipses in the galaxy.
- Ellipses are often used in graphic design to create a sense of movement or continuity.
- The diagram showed the relationship between the two ellipses and their focal points.
On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ellipses, such as: blocks, eggs, orbs, ovals, squares.
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