oviform

o·vi·form

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [oh-vuh-fawrm]
- /ˈoʊ vəˌfɔrm/
- /ˈəʊ.vɪ.fɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-vuh-fawrm]
- /ˈoʊ vəˌfɔrm/

Definitions of oviform word

adjective oviform having a shape resembling that of an egg; egg-shaped; ovoid. 1
adjective oviform shaped like an egg 0
adjective oviform egg-shaped 0

See all 3 definitions of oviform

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Origin of oviform

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85; ovi- + -form

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Parts of speech for Oviform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Oviform

oviform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for oviform

adjective oviform

ellipsoidal — Alternative form of ellipsoid.
elliptic — Of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.
ooid — (geology) A small calcium carbonate or iron coated grain found on the seafloor.
oval — having the general form, shape, or outline of an egg; egg-shaped.
ovate — egg-shaped.

All 5 Synonyms of oviform