Meaning of the word ellipse in English
What does ellipse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ellipse
US /iˈlɪps/
UK /iˈlɪps/
Noun
a regular oval shape, traced by a point moving in a plane such that the sum of its distances from two other fixed points (the foci) is constant
Example:
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The planet orbits the sun in an ellipse.
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Draw an ellipse with a compass and string.