Definition of Ellipticity

1. Noun. The property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles. "The oblateness of the planet"

Exact synonyms: Oblateness
Generic synonyms: Bulginess, Roundedness
Derivative terms: Elliptic, Elliptic, Oblate

Definition of Ellipticity

1. n. Deviation of an ellipse or a spheroid from the form of a circle or a sphere; especially, in reference to the figure of the earth, the difference between the equatorial and polar semidiameters, divided by the equatorial; thus, the ellipticity of the earth is &frac1x29966;.

Definition of Ellipticity

1. [n -TIES]

Medical Definition of Ellipticity

1. Deviation of an ellipse or a spheroid from the form of a circle or a sphere; especially, in reference to the figure of the earth, the difference between the equatorial and polar semidiameters, divided by the equatorial; thus, the ellipticity of the earth is 1/29966. Some writers use ellipticity as the ratio of the difference of the two semiaxes to the minor axis, instead of the major. Origin: Cf. F. Ellipticite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ellipticity

ellipsoid of revolution
ellipsosome
elliptic
elliptic
elliptic-lanceolate
elliptical
elliptical
elliptically
ellipticals
elliptical amputation
elliptical anastomosis
elliptical recess
ellipticines
ellipticities
ellipticity (current term)
ellipticity (current term)
elliptic geometry
elliptic leaf
elliptocytary anaemia
elliptocyte
elliptocytic anaemia
elliptocytosis
elliptocytotic anaemia
elliptograph
ellis-van creveld syndrome
Ellison
Ellis Island
Ellis type 1 glomerulonephritis
Ellis type 1 nephritis
Ellis type 2 glomerulonephritis

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