Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

elliptical shape

noun

/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl ʃeɪp/

Definition

A geometric form resembling an elongated circle or oval.

Examples

The orbits of planets are often described as elliptical shapes.
The design of the conference table was in an elliptical shape to promote conversation.
The artist created an elliptical shape in his painting to draw the viewer’s eye.

Meaning

The term ‘elliptical shape’ refers to a shape that is oval in appearance, characterized by a longer axis and a shorter axis. It is often used in both mathematics and design to describe curved figures that are not perfectly round.