What does prolate mean?
Prolate means Elongated at the poles..
Prolate
/ˈpɹəʊ.leɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
Elongated at the poles..
Definitions by Sense
- Elongated at the poles.
- (obsolete, transitive) To utter; to pronounce.
Example Sentences
A cigar is a prolate spheroid.
Prolate it right.
Synonyms for prolate
Antonyms for prolate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more prolate
- most prolate
- prolates
- prolating
- prolated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for prolate?
Common synonyms include elliptic, ovate, ovoid, rounded.
What is the opposite of prolate?
Possible antonyms include oblate, pumpkin-shaped.
How do you use prolate in a sentence?
A cigar is a prolate spheroid.
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