Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪpsɔɪd/
noun a three-dimensional oval or egg shape
A1 An ellipsoid is a shape that looks like a stretched out circle.
A2 The Earth is often described as an ellipsoid due to its slightly flattened shape at the poles.
B1 A geologist uses an ellipsoid model to represent the shape of the Earth for their research.
B2 The satellite data was analyzed using an ellipsoid model to determine the exact shape of the planet.
C1 The mathematician's research focused on the properties of ellipsoids in higher dimensions.
C2 The engineer used complex mathematical equations to calculate the volume of the ellipsoid for the project.
adjective having the shape of an ellipsoid
A1 The ellipsoid shape of the ball made it easy to catch.
A2 She studied the ellipsoid rock formation in geology class.
B1 The artist used an ellipsoid design for the sculpture in the park.
B2 The architect incorporated ellipsoid windows into the modern building.
C1 The scientist analyzed the ellipsoid data to determine the planet's shape.
C2 The mathematician's research focused on complex ellipsoid equations.
formal The shape of the planet Earth can be approximated as an ellipsoid.
informal The basketball player's head is shaped like an ellipsoid.
slang That car's body looks like a big ellipsoid.
figurative Her thoughts seemed to orbit around a mental ellipsoid, never quite settling on one idea.
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