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ovoid

o·void
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-void]
    • /ˈoʊ vɔɪd/
    • /ˈəʊvɔɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-void]
    • /ˈoʊ vɔɪd/

Definitions of ovoid word

  • adjective ovoid egg-shaped; having the solid form of an egg. 1
  • adjective ovoid ovate (def 2). 1
  • noun ovoid an ovoid body. 1
  • noun ovoid egg-shaped form 1
  • adjective ovoid egg-shaped 0
  • adjective ovoid (of a fruit or similar part) egg-shaped with the broader end at the base 0

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Origin of ovoid

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
From the New Latin word ōvoīdēs, dating back to 1820-30. See ovi-, -oid

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Parts of speech for Ovoid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ovoid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

ovoid usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ovoid

adj ovoid

  • egg-shaped — having an oval form, usually with one end larger than the other.

adjective ovoid

  • ellipsoidal — Alternative form of ellipsoid.
  • elliptic — Of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.
  • elliptical — (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand.
  • oblong — elongated, usually from the square or circular form.
  • ooid — (geology) A small calcium carbonate or iron coated grain found on the seafloor.

Top questions with ovoid

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