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prolate

American  
[proh-leyt] / ˈproʊ leɪt /

adjective

  1. elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis (oblate ).

prolate British  
/ ˈprəʊleɪt /

adjective

  1. having a polar diameter of greater length than the equatorial diameter Compare oblate 1

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Other Word Forms

  • prolately adverb
  • prolateness noun

Etymology

Origin of prolate

1685–95; < Latin prōlātus, past participle of prōferre to bring forward, extend; pro- 1, oblate 1

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