ELLIPSE Antonyms
Definition of ELLIPSE
Best Opposite Words For ELLIPSE
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circle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||||
cone | nounn | |||||||
noun • any cone-shaped artifact • a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point • cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts • a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color verb • make cone-shaped | ||||||||
cylinder | nounn | |||||||
noun • a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) • a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line • a chamber within which piston moves • a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air | ||||||||
polygon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides | ||||||||
rectangle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a parallelogram with four right angles | ||||||||
round | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • having the shape or form of a circle noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot • an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) • the activity of playing 18 holes of golf • the usual activities in your day • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • the course along which communications spread • a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) • a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg • a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time • an outburst of applause • a crosspiece between the legs of a chair • any circular or rotating mechanism adverb • from beginning to end; throughout adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich • (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand verb • wind around; move along a circular course • make round • pronounce with rounded lips • attack in speech or writing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state • express as a round number • become round, plump, or shapely | ||||||||
sphere | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular environment or walk of life • any spherically shaped artifact • the geographical area in which one nation is very influential • a particular aspect of life or activity • a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses) • a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center • the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||||||||
square | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle • characterized by honesty and fairness noun • (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon • the product of two equal terms • an open area at the meeting of two or more streets • something approximating the shape of a square • someone who doesn't understand what is going on • a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views • any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles • a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles adverb • in a straight direct way • in a square shape • firmly and solidly adjective satellite • providing abundant nourishment • leaving no balance • without evasion or compromise • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned verb • make square • raise to the second power • cause to match, as of ideas or acts • position so as to be square • be compatible with • pay someone and settle a debt • turn the paddle; in canoeing • turn the oar, while rowing | ||||||||
triangle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small northern constellation near Perseus between Andromeda and Aries • a three-sided polygon • something approximating the shape of a triangle • any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles • a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle |