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Ellipse

An oval or oblong figure, bounded by a regular curve, which corresponds to an oblique projection of a circle, or an oblique section of a cone through its opposite sides. The greatest diameter of the ellipse is the major axis, and the least diameter is the minor axis. See Conic section, under Conic, and cf. Focus.

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Circle 76% connected

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the ce…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Conic 76% connected

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Elliptic 74% connected

Alt. of Elliptical

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Elliptic 74% connected

Alt. of Elliptical

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Elliptical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.

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Elliptical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.

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Oval 92% connected

Of or pertaining to eggs; done in the egg, or inception; as, oval conceptions.

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