Ellipsoid

Synonyms of ellipsoid

• oval
• oblong
• spheroid

Antonyms of ellipsoid

• round
• sphere
• circle

Collocations of ellipsoid

ellipsoid shape

Frequency: 80 %

The planet was described as having an ellipsoid shape.

ellipsoid surface

Frequency: 70 %

The mirror had a reflective ellipsoid surface.

ellipsoid object

Frequency: 65 %

The sculpture was designed to resemble an ellipsoid object.

ellipsoid volume

Frequency: 50 %

The scientist calculated the ellipsoid volume using a specific formula.

ellipsoid geometry

Frequency: 45 %

The mathematician studied the ellipsoid geometry extensively.

Idiomatic Expressions for ellipsoid

• Phrase: ellipsoid of revolution
  Meaning: refers to a specific type of ellipsoid that is formed by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
  Usage: The Earth is often approximated as an ellipsoid of revolution in geodesy and geophysics.