Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oblate
Adjective
/ˈɒbleɪt/
Definition
A word used to describe something that is flattened or rounded at the poles, typically referring to a spheroid shape.
Examples
- An oblate spheroid is what results when a sphere is slightly flattened at the poles.
- The Earth is an oblate spheroid, not a perfect sphere, due to its rotation.
- Some fruits, like lemons, are oblate in shape.
Meaning
In geometry, ‘oblate’ describes a shape that is wider than it is tall, specifically a sphere that is slightly compressed along one axis.
Synonyms
- Flattened
- Disc shaped
- Elliptical
