prolate

Describes a shape that is elongated in the direction of the polar axis, typically used in geometry and astronomy.

ruОписывает форму, вытянутую в направлении полярной оси, обычно используется в геометрии и астрономии.esDescribe una forma alargada en la dirección del eje polar o longitudinal, usado especialmente en geometría y astronomía.frDécrit une forme allongée dans le sens de l'axe polaire, généralement utilisé en géométrie et en astronomie pour qualifier un sphéroïde ou un ellipsoïde étiré.deBeschreibt eine Form, die entlang der Polarachse gestreckt ist, meist in der Geometrie und Astronomie verwendet.ptDescreve uma forma alongada na direção do eixo polar, geralmente usado em geometria e astronomia.zh形容形状沿极轴方向拉长，常用于几何学和天文学中，指椭球体或球体在某一轴上被拉长的形态。arيصف شكلاً ممدوداً أو مستطيلاً في اتجاه المحور القطبي، ويُستخدم عادة في الهندسة وعلم الفلك.

1. Elongated shape C2 formal

   Having a shape where the polar diameter is longer than the equatorial diameter, like a stretched sphere.

   • The planet Jupiter is slightly prolate due to its rapid rotation.
   • A prolate spheroid is the shape of a rugby ball.
   • The scientist described the celestial body as prolate in form.

   ruВытянутыйesprolatofrde forme allongée (prolate)deVerlängertptProlatozh长球形arمُتَطاوِل

   Sinônimos: elongatedstretched

   Antônimos: compressedflattenedoblate

2. Egg-like shape C2 formal

   Rounded and elongated, similar to the shape of an egg.

   • The sculpture had a prolate, almost ovoid silhouette.
   • Some fruits have a prolate shape, like certain varieties of plums.
   • The artist favored prolate forms in his abstract works.

   ruЯйцевидныйesProlato (forma de huevo)frovoïde allongédeEiförmigptOvoidezh长球形arبيضوي

   Sinônimos: egg-shapedovalovateoviformovoid

   Antônimos: oblateroundspherical

• more prolate comparative form
• most prolate superlative form