ellipsoid
noun/ɪˈlɪpsɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #19,383 most common English word
Meaning
A three-dimensional geometric shape in which all cross-sections are ellipses or circles.
Example sentence
Scientists describe the Earth as ellipsoid rather than a perfect sphere.
Synonyms & related words
- spheroid
- ovoid
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