Ellipsoidal: meaning, definitions and examples

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ellipsoidal

 

[ ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪ.dəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape description

Ellipsoidal refers to something that has the shape of an ellipse, which is a smooth, closed curve that is symmetric about two axes. In three-dimensional space, an ellipsoid is a surface that is shaped like a stretched or compressed sphere. This term is often used in mathematics, physics, and geometry to describe various shapes and forms.

Synonyms

elliptical, oval, spheroid

Examples of usage

  • The planet has an ellipsoidal shape.
  • The table was designed in an ellipsoidal form.
  • Ellipsoidal coordinates simplify the calculation.
  • The model of the cell is ellipsoidal.

Translations

Translations of the word "ellipsoidal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elipsoidal

🇮🇳 दीर्घवृत्तीय

🇩🇪 ellipsoid

🇮🇩 elipsoidal

🇺🇦 еліпсоїдальний

🇵🇱 elipsoidalny

🇯🇵 楕円体の

🇫🇷 ellipsoïdal

🇪🇸 elipsoidal

🇹🇷 elipsoidal

🇰🇷 타원체의

🇸🇦 بيضاوي الشكل

🇨🇿 elipsoidní

🇸🇰 elipsoidný

🇨🇳 椭球的

🇸🇮 eliptičen

🇮🇸 ellipsóíður

🇰🇿 эллипсоидты

🇬🇪 ელիպსოიდური

🇦🇿 ellipsoidal

🇲🇽 elipsoidal

Word origin

The term 'ellipsoidal' is derived from the word 'ellipse', which comes from the Latin 'ellipsa', meaning 'deficiency' or 'falling short' used in the context of 'falling short of completeness'. The word 'ellipse' itself can be traced back to the Greek word 'elleipsis', comprising 'elleiphein', which means 'to fall short' or 'to leave out'. The suffix '-oidal' originates from the Greek '-oeidēs', meaning 'like' or 'resembling'. Therefore, combining these elements, 'ellipsoidal' essentially means 'having the shape of an ellipse' and has been used since the 18th century, especially in mathematical and scientific contexts to describe curves and surfaces that manifest this distinctive geometric property.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,894, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.