ELLIPSE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ellipse.
Ellipse - as a noun
A closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
Example: "The sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ovalHypernyms (Closely Related)
conicconic sectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ellipse - as a verb
(grammar) to remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.
Example Sentences
"An ellipse is a closed curve in which the sum of the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed points is constant."
"The orbits of planets around the sun are generally ellipses."
"The shape of an egg is often described as an ellipse."
"The headlights of the car formed illuminated ellipses on the dark road."
"The artist used an ellipse to depict the shape of the circle from a different perspective."
Word Game Points
Is ELLIPSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ellipse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ELLIPSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ELLIPSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ellipse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordELLIPSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ELLIPSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ellipse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordELLIPSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
