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Ellipse
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ellipse
Eine geschlossene, ovale geometrische Kurve, deren Summe der Abstände zu zwei Brennpunkten konstant ist.
Die Planeten bewegen sich auf einer Ellipse um die Sonne.Use Ellipse for the geometric shape; in everyday speech, oval is more common if you just mean a rounded shape.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Ellipse" mean in English?
It means "ellipse," a geometric curve like a stretched circle.
Is "Ellipse" the same as "oval"?
Not exactly. In geometry, an ellipse is a precise mathematical shape, while oval is a more general everyday word.
How do you use "Ellipse" in a sentence?
Example: "Die Umlaufbahn ist eine Ellipse." = "The orbit is an ellipse."