ellipse

verb

To leave out a word in a sentence because everyone knows what it means.

noun

A shape that looks like a stretched circle, like an egg or a racetrack.
A closed curve that is round but not perfectly circular.

Synonym

oval

Word Explanation:

An ellipse is a shape that looks like a stretched circle. It's round but a little longer in one direction.

Word in hindi

अंडाकार (Andakar)

Andakar

Other variations in hindi

अंडाकार (Andakar) Andakar
गोलाकार (Golakar) Golakar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'ellipse' mean?

An ellipse is a shape that looks like a stretched circle. It is a smooth, round shape that is longer in one direction.

How do you pronounce 'ellipse'?

You pronounce 'ellipse' like this: ih-lips.

What is the origin of the word 'ellipse'?

The word 'ellipse' comes from the Greek word 'elleipsis', which means 'to fall short' or 'to leave out'.

What is the meaning of 'ellipse' in Hindi?

The word 'ellipse' in Hindi is 'अंडाकार' (Aṇḍākār).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

An ellipse is like a stretched circle! It has two special points called foci.

Proverb

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu, meaning every big task starts small.

Quote

"The Earth is an ellipse, not a circle." - Unknown

Mini blog:

The Wonderful World of Ellipses!

Have you ever seen a shape that looks like a squished circle? That’s called an ellipse!

Imagine a big, fluffy donut or a balloon that’s been squeezed. Ellipses are everywhere!

They can be found in the orbits of planets, the shape of some racetracks, and even in art.

If you draw an ellipse, you can make it into a funny spaceship or a silly egg!

So grab your crayons and start creating. Remember, shapes can be fun and full of surprises, just like a story waiting to be told!