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ELLIPSOID

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Ellipsoid.

Ellipsoid - as a noun

A surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles

Example: "The earth is an ellipsoid"

Ellipsoid - as an adjective satellite

Having the nature or shape of an ellipsoid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ellipsoidalspheroidal

Ellipsoid - as an adjective

Shaped like an ellipse; elliptical.

Of or pertaining to an ellipse; elliptic.

Having the tridimensional shape of an ellipse rotated on its long axis.

Example Sentences

"The Earth is an oblate ellipsoid."
"I used an ellipsoid shape to model the planet in my science project."
"The satellite images show an ellipsoid outline of the asteroid."
"Mathematicians often study the properties of ellipsoids."
"The ellipsoid shape of the watermelon made it easier to cut into slices."
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Word Game Points

Is ELLIPSOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ellipsoid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ELLIPSOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ELLIPSOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ellipsoid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ELLIPSOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ELLIPSOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ellipsoid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ELLIPSOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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