ellipticity
Prononciation : [ɪˌlɪpˈtɪs.ə.ti]
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Contexte : « geometry »
(noun) the quality of being oval or egg-shaped instead of round. If you think of a circle, it has perfect symmetry. An object with ellipticity is stretched out, giving it a longer shape similar to an egg.
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The elliptical shape of the track made it perfect for running races.
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The circular plate does not show any ellipticity; it is completely round.
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Can you identify the ellipticity of different shapes in our art project?
Contexte : « astronomy »
(noun) a measure of how much an orbit deviates from being circular. If a planet has a high ellipticity in its orbit, it means it travels in a stretched-out circle, making it sometimes closer to and sometimes farther from the sun.
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Earth's orbit has low ellipticity, which helps keep our seasons consistent.
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If the planet's ellipticity was very high, it could lead to extreme temperature changes.
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How does the ellipticity of Mars' orbit affect the planet's climate?
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