prolate
[ proh-leyt ]
adjective
elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis (opposed to oblate).
Origin of prolate
1Other words from prolate
- pro·late·ly, adverb
- pro·late·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for prolate
prolate
/ (ˈprəʊleɪt) /
adjective
having a polar diameter of greater length than the equatorial diameter: Compare oblate 1
Origin of prolate
1C17: from Latin prōferre to enlarge
Derived forms of prolate
- prolately, adverb
- prolateness, noun
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