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- [proh-leyt]
- /ˈproʊ leɪt/
- /ˈprəʊ.leɪt/
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- [proh-leyt]
- /ˈproʊ leɪt/
Definitions of prolate word
- adjective prolate elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis (opposed to oblate). 1
- adjective prolate having a polar diameter of greater length than the equatorial diameter 0
- adjective prolate extended or elongated at the poles 0
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Origin of prolate
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin prōlātus, past participle of prōferre to bring forward, extend; see pro-1, oblate1
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Parts of speech for Prolate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prolate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
prolate usage trend in Literature
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