ellipse
9 points
English
7 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɪlˈɪps/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural ellipses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cuttin
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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