ellipse

/iˈlɪps/

Meanings

noun

A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

Examples :

"The Earth's orbit around the Sun is not a perfect circle, but an ellipse. "

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verb

(grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.

Examples :

""He likes apples, and she, bananas," ellipses the verb "likes" in the second clause. "

grammar language linguistics

Related Words

grammatically adverb

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkli/ /ɡɹæˈmætɪkli/

In a grammatical manner

"My essay was grammatically correct, earning me a good grade. "

clearly adverb

/ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/

(manner) In a clear manner.

"He enunciated every syllable clearly."

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

ellipses noun

/iˈlɪpsəz/ /ɪˈlɪpsiːz/

A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

"Instead of perfect circles, planets orbit the sun in shapes called ellipses. "

grammar noun

/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/

A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.

"My son is studying grammar in his English class. "

section noun

/ˈsɛkʃən/

A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.

"The carpenter carefully cut a section from the large log to use for the firewood. "

distances noun

/ˈdɪstənsɪz/ /ˈdɪstənsɪz/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

perfect noun

/ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/

(grammar) The perfect tense, or a form in that tense.

"The perfect tense, used to describe actions completed before another time, is a useful grammatical tool. "

intersection noun

/ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/

The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.

"The intersection of Maple Street and Oak Avenue is always congested during rush hour. "

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

intersect verb

/ɪntəˈsɛkt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛkt/

To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

"Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre."

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "